President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new
Accountant-General of the Federation in the person of Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde
Ogunjimi.
The appointee, who assumes the position in acting
capacity, is a certified fraud examiner.
Ogunjimi’s appointment was announced by Bayo Onanuga,
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to Onanuga, Ogunjimi’s appointment is
effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF,
Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein.
Madein’s retirement is effective March 7, 2025, after
reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age.
Quoting Onanuga, “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.
“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 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.”
Onanuga further quoted Tinubu as saying, “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.”
He said President Tinubu commended the outgoing
Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Madein, for her dedication and
selfless service to the nation.
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