President Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately, following the pre-retirement leave of Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, the current AGF.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Tuesday evening, December 10, described the appointment as a seamless transition aimed at strengthening the management of Nigeria’s treasury and advancing the administration’s treasury policy reforms.

Ogunjimi, a seasoned civil servant with over 30 years of financial management experience across the public and private sectors, is the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). His previous roles include serving as Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A highly qualified professional, Ogunjimi is a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and specialist in securities and investment. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.

President Tinubu praised Ogunjimi’s qualifications and expressed confidence in his ability to lead, stating, “The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation is central to our nation’s treasury management. Ogunjimi’s vast experience and expertise will ensure the continued success of this key institution as we progress with our economic reform agenda.”

The President also commended Dr. Madein for her dedication and exemplary service to the nation. Madein will officially retire on March 7, 2025, upon reaching the statutory retirement age in the civil service.

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