President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation, effective immediately.
This appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who will officially retire on March 7, 2025.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said the importance of the Accountant General’s office in managing the nation’s treasury.
He highlighted Ogunjimi’s experience and competence, noting, “Ogunjimi’s wealth of experience and notable competence will ensure the continued effectiveness of this vital institution as we advance our economic reform agenda.”
Ogunjimi, a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, brings over 30 years of financial management experience.
His previous roles include serving as Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ogunjimi is a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
President Tinubu also commended Madein for her service, stating, “I commend Madein for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.”
Ogunjimi’s appointment aligns with the administration’s treasury policy reforms, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s financial systems and ensure a smooth transition in the management of the country’s finances.
