- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has, on Tuesday, appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as acting Accountant General of the Federation to succeed Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein.
This was announced in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
As contained in the statement, the appointment is to takes immediate effect, following the commencement of pre-retirement leave by the incumbent AGF who has reached the statutory retirement age.
The appointment was aimed at ensuring seamless transition in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) while consolidating the current administration’s treasury policy reforms.
According to the statement, Ogunjimi is a career civil servant and the most senior director in the OAGF with over 30 years of experience in financial management across both the public and private sectors.
He has held key positions, including Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A highly qualified professional, Ogunjimi is a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist. His academic credentials include a BSc in Accountancy and a master’s in finance and accounting.
In his remark on the appointment, Tinubu described the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation as pivotal to Nigeria’s treasury management operations.
He, however, expressed confidence in Ogunjimi’s competence owing to his vast experience which he stressed will ensure the continued effectiveness of the vital institution
The statement read in part; “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).
“His 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 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.
“In a remark on the appointment, President Tinubu expresses his confidence in Mr. 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.
“President Tinubu commends 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, Dr Madein is retiring effective March 7, 2025.”