President Tinubu Appoints Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation.....Read Full Article>>
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). This 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 aims to ensure a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and to consolidate the implementation of the current administration’s treasury policy reforms.
Mr. Ogunjimi, a 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 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.
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.
In his remarks on the appointment, President Tinubu expressed his confidence in Mr. Ogunjimi, 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.
President Tinubu 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.
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