The Federal Government has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Bank of Agriculture, charging members to work harmoniously and diligently with utmost fidelity to the nation in advancing the bank’s mandate.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Communications Personnel, Office of the Managing Director of the bank, Abimbola Otepola-Ishaku, and made available to our correspondent on Saturday.
According to the statement, the constitution of the 10-man board is aimed at reinforcing corporate governance and setting the stage for renewed strategic leadership at the Federal Government-owned financial institution.
The statement said the inauguration was conducted by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. It added that the new board is expected to strengthen the bank’s role in driving agricultural development, food security, financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth.
Speaking at the inauguration, the minister urged the board members to “provide leadership that would support projects capable of creating jobs, reducing poverty and improving the socio-economic well-being of Nigerian families.”
