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Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi acting accountant general of federation

Mr Tinubu commends the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.

• December 10, 2024
Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi
Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Acc

ountant General of the Federation.  

His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat 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.

As a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, 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 (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting. 

In a remark on the appointment, President Tinubu expresses his confidence in Mr. Ogunjimi, 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.”

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

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

 Bayo Onanuga 

Special Adviser to the President 

(Information & Strategy) 

 December 10, 2024

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