Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi has been named the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, made this announcement in a statement on Tuesday.
Additionally, Tinubu praised Dr. Madein, the departing Accountant General of the Federation, for her commitment and selfless service to the country.
“His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein,” the statement read.
“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.”
According to Onanuga, Ogunjimi has more than 30 years of substantial expertise in both the public and commercial sectors of financial management.
“He has held significant positions, including Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” he said, characterizing the appointee as a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).
“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.
According to Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed his confidence in Ogunjimi, 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.”
Tinubu also commended the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.
After reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age, Madein is retiring effective March 7, 2025.
