President Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The appointment follows the commencement of pre-retirement leave by the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, ahead of her official retirement in March 2025.
The announcement, made through a State House press release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) underscores the president’s commitment to ensuring a smooth transition in the management of the nation’s treasury. This move is aimed at sustaining ongoing reforms in treasury policies under the Tinubu administration.
Mr. Ogunjimi, a seasoned civil servant with over three decades of experience in financial management, ascends to the role as the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). His distinguished career includes serving as the Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
An accomplished chartered accountant and financial expert, Mr. Ogunjimi holds certifications as a fraud examiner, stockbroker, and security and investment specialist. His academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
In a statement, President Tinubu expressed confidence in Ogunjimi’s capacity to uphold and enhance the efficiency of the OAGF. “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,” the president remarked.
The president also lauded the outgoing AGF, Dr. Madein, for her dedicated service to Nigeria. Dr. Madein, who reached the civil service’s statutory retirement age, is scheduled to retire officially on March 7, 2025.
This leadership change marks a critical step in maintaining the stability and progress of Nigeria’s financial governance system.
