President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga and made available to PMParrot, President Tinubu emphasized the critical role of the Accountant General’s office in managing the nation’s treasury.
“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”, the President said.
Mr. Ogunjimi, a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), brings over three decades of experience in financial management across the public and private sectors.
His extensive career includes serving as Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist, Mr. Ogunjimi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Accountancy and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
His expertise and qualifications align with the administration’s treasury policy reforms.
In announcing the appointment, President Tinubu commended Dr. Madein for her service and dedication to the nation.
“I commend Dr. Madein for her dedication and selfless service to the nation,” he remarked.
Dr. Madein, who will officially retire on March 7, 2025, after reaching the statutory retirement age for civil servants, leaves a legacy of dedication in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury.
The appointment of Mr. Ogunjimi is part of President Tinubu’s efforts to ensure a seamless transition in the treasury management operations and consolidate reforms aimed at strengthening the nation’s financial systems.
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