President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for a series of new appointments to the governing boards of three critical federal agencies in Nigeria. The move, announced on Friday, December 5, 2025, targets the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF).
UBEC Board Sees Continuity and New Faces
The President confirmed that Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura will retain his position as the chairman of the UBEC board. Alongside him, new representatives from the six geopolitical zones have been appointed to serve an initial four-year term.
The newly appointed board members include Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem (South East), Gift Ngo (South South), Mrs Ibiwunmi Akinnola (South West), Dr Meiro Mandara (North East), Dr Abdu Imam Saulawa (North West), and Professor Paul Ibukun-Olu Bolorunduro (North Central).
New Leadership for the Bank of Agriculture
Significant changes have been made at the Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu confirmed the appointments of Muhammad Babangida as Chairman and Ayo Sotinrin as Managing Director.
The board is further strengthened with the appointment of three Executive Directors:
- Fatima Garba (Sokoto) - Executive Director, Corporate Services
- Ka'amuna Ibrahim Khadi (Borno) - Executive Director, Risk Management and Strategy
- Hakeem Oluwatosin Salami (Kwara) - Executive Director, Operations
Additionally, five Non-Executive Directors were appointed to ensure national representation: Aminu Malami Mohammed (North East), Charles Amuchienwa (South East), Oladejo Odunuga (South West), Rabiu Idris Funtua (North West), and Kochi Donald Iorgyer (North Central).
NADF Board Fully Constituted
President Tinubu has now fully constituted the board of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), following the earlier appointment of Muhammad Abu Ibrahim as Executive Secretary and CEO in October 2023.
Mallam Bello Maccido, the pioneer chairman of FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited with over 30 years of financial experience, has been appointed as the board chairman, representing the North West.
Other members of the NADF board include:
- Dr Nelson Henry Essien (Akwa Ibom/South-South) - Prominent financial consultant and banker.
- Amina Ahmed Habib (Jigawa/North-West) - Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
- Akinyinka Olufela Akinnola (Ondo/South West) - Engineer with diversified business interests.
- Hassan Tanimu Musa Usman (Borno/North East) - Founder of New Frontier Developments Ltd.
- Lufer Samson Orkar (Benue/North Central).
- Felix Achibiri (Imo/South East) - Group Director of Genesis Energy Holdings.
The announcement was made via an official statement from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. These appointments are seen as a strategic move to strengthen governance and drive the mandates of these key institutions in the education and agricultural sectors.
