President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as
the acting accountant general of the federation (AGF).
In a statement 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.
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