Buhari appoints new executives for Bank of Agriculture

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of five new executives for the Bank of Agriculture.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by Blessing Lere-Adams, Deputy Director of Information at the agriculture ministry.

According to the statement, the appointment was as a result of the Federal Government’s determination to reposition the Bank of Agriculture to be a more efficient and result oriented.
The appointed heads, include:
Kabiru Mohammed as interim MD/CEO;
Prince Akenzua (South-South), Executive Director, Corporate Finance;

Okenwa Gabriel (South-East), Executive Director, Partnerships and Strategy;
Ameh Owoicho (North-Central), Executive Director, Credit and Empowerment;
Bode Abikoye (South-West) Executive Director, Credit and Empowerment.
The statement read: “These appointments are as a result of the Federal Government’s determination to reposition the Bank of Agriculture to be a more efficient and result-oriented institution.‎

“The strategic re-positioning of the BoA will enhance farmers’ access to agricultural funds that will be profitable for large and small-scale players.
“This is because the availability of funds will no doubt increase production, which will eventually result in self-sufficiency.”