President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Oluwatoyin 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,” Onanuga said.
“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.”
Onanuga said Ogunjimi is a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist.
His academic qualifications, according to the special adviser, include a bachelor of science (BSc) in accountancy and a master’s in finance and accounting.
Tinubu expressed his confidence in Ogunjimi, saying the office of the AGF is pivotal to Nigeria’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 said.
Tinubu also commended Madein for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.
Onanuga said after reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age, Madein will retire effectively on March 7, 2025.
