Tinubu
Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi Acting Accountant General, as Madein retires March
Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi has been appointed as Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this.
According to the statement, “His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein.
“In announcing Madein’s successor, President Tinubu ensures a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and consolidates the implementation of the present administration’s treasury policy reforms.”
The statement further stated that Ogunjimi brings over 30 years of extensive experience in financial management across the public and private sectors.
Onanuga stated that Ogunjimi is also a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).
The statement said, “He has held significant positions, including 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’s academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting,” the statement added.
President Tinubu is said to be confident of Ogunjimi. “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 statement said.
Tinubu also praised the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.
Madein is retiring effective March 7, 2025 after reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age.