Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).
In a statement released today, December 10, the President said the
appointment which is effective immediately follows the pre-retirement leave of
the incumbent AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein.
President Tinubu highlighted the importance of ensuring continuity in
the management of Nigeria’s treasury. He noted that Ogunjimi’s appointment
aligns with his administration’s commitment to treasury policy reforms and
effective financial governance.
Ogunjimi, a seasoned 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.
His previous roles include Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of
Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
An accomplished professional, Ogunjimi is a chartered accountant,
certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and
investment specialist.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Accountancy and a
Master’s in Finance and Accounting.
Speaking on the appointment, President Tinubu stated
“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 also commended the outgoing AGF, Dr. Madein, for her
dedication and service to the nation, noting her significant contributions to
Nigeria’s financial management system.
Dr. Madein, who reaches the statutory retirement age in the civil
service, is scheduled to officially retire on March 7, 2025.
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