President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the acting Accountant General of the Federation. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu appoints Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the acting Accountant General of the Federation.’
Ogunjimi’s appointment is effective immediately, following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent Accountant General, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, who is set to retire on March 7, 2025, upon reaching the civil service’s statutory retirement age. The Presidency emphasized that this appointment ensures a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and consolidates the implementation of the current administration’s treasury policy reforms.
Mr. 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 extensive experience in financial management across both the public and private sectors. His previous roles include Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is a chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and chartered security and investment specialist, holding a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting.
In his remarks on the appointment, President Tinubu expressed his confidence in Mr. Ogunjimi, 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.”
President Tinubu also commended the outgoing Accountant General, Dr. Madein, for her dedication and selfless service to the nation.
