President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delegated Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).
This decision was announced by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, in a statement released on December 10, 2024.
The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, and is effective immediately.
Dr. Madein, who was the first female AGF, will officially retire on March 7, 2025, after reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age.
Mr. Ogunjimi, a career civil servant with over 30 years of experience in financial management, was previously the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). His career includes roles such as Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting. Ogunjimi is also a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in Ogunjimi’s ability to manage Nigeria’s treasury effectively during a period of economic reform.
“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,” said the President.
The President also commended Dr. Madein for her dedication and selfless service to the nation during her tenure.
Mr. Ogunjimi’s appointment is part of President Tinubu’s effort to ensure a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and to consolidate the implementation of ongoing treasury policy reforms.
The government’s focus on economic reforms highlights the need for experienced leadership in key positions, and Mr. Ogunjimi’s appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to sustaining progress in fiscal governance.
