President Bola Tinubu has named Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately.
The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, the outgoing AGF.
This was made known on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
President Tinubu noted that Ogunjimi’s appointment was aimed at ensuring a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury.
He explained that the move aligns with the administration’s commitment to consolidating ongoing treasury policy reforms.
The statement read, “As a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), Mr Ogunjimi brings over 30 years of extensive experience in financial management across the public and private sectors.
“He has held significant positions, including Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
According to Onanuga, “A chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist, Mr Ogunjimi’s academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.
However, President Tinubu expresses his confidence in Mr. Ogunjimi, saying, “The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation is pivotal to our nation’s treasury management operations. Mr Ogunjimi’s wealth of experience and notable competence will ensure the continued effectiveness of this vital institution as we advance our economic reform agenda.”
Meanwhile, President Tinubu commends the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.
“After reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age, Dr Madein is retiring effective March 7, 2025,” he added.
