President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation, effective immediately. The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of Oluwatoyin Madein, who is set to officially retire on March 7, 2025.
The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The decision is part of efforts to maintain stability in the management of Nigeria’s treasury and to support ongoing financial reforms.
Ogunjimi, a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in financial management, is the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).
“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 (OAGF), 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,” the statement reads.
Tinubu expresses confidence in Ogunjimi’s experts.
Tinub said, “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.”