President Bola Tinubu has named Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. By designating Ogunjimi as Madein’s successor, President Tinubu aims to ensure a seamless transition in treasury administration while consolidating the implementation of the administration’s treasury policy reforms.
Mr. Ogunjimi, a seasoned career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), brings over three decades of extensive financial management experience spanning both public and private sectors.
He has previously held prominent roles, including Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition to being a chartered accountant, Ogunjimi is a certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist. His academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in Ogunjimi’s ability to lead the nation’s treasury management operations effectively, stating:
“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 also commended Dr. Madein for her dedication and selfless service to the nation, acknowledging her contributions to the treasury’s efficient administration.
Ogunjimi’s appointment underscores the administration’s commitment to maintaining professionalism and continuity in key financial institutions critical to Nigeria’s economic reform and stability.
