President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. This appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein.
In making this announcement, President Tinubu underscores the importance of a seamless transition in the management of Nigeria’s treasury, reinforcing the government’s commitment to implementing its treasury policy reforms.
Mr. Ogunjimi, a distinguished career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), brings over 30 years of extensive experience in financial management across both public and private sectors. His previous roles include Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist, Mr. Ogunjimi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.
In his remarks regarding the appointment, President Tinubu expressed his confidence in Mr. Ogunjimi’s capabilities, stating, “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.”
According to Bayo Onanuga,President also commended the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation. Dr. Madein is set to retire effective March 7, 2025, after reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age.
