President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, the appointment of Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation takes effect immediately.
President Bola Tinubu, in his remarks on the appointment expressed confidence in his ability to perform effectively in the role.
“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 stated.
President Tinubu commended the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation during her tenure.
“After reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age, Dr. Madein is retiring effective March 7, 2025,” the presidency added.
“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 presidency continued.
The presidency stated, “As a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), Mr. Ogunjimi brings over 30 years of extensive experience in financial management across the public and private sectors.”
He has held various significant positions, including Director of Funds at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ogunjimi is a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist.
According to the presidency, Ogunjimi’s academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.
Two years ago, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the substantive Accountant General of the Federation.
Her appointment came after a successful selection process to fill the vacancy created by the suspension of Idris Ahmed, the former AGF, in May 2022 over allegations of corruption and embezzlement.
