President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).

The appointment, which follows the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, takes immediate effect.

This was contained in a statement released by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga: “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 (B.Sc) in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.”

Tinubu expressed confidence in Mr Ogunjimi’s appointment, 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.”

Also, the President praised the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Dr Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.

Having reached the civil service’s statutory retirement age, Dr Madein is retiring effective March 7, 2025.

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