President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).

The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

“His appointment takes immediate effect following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein,” the statement read.

The statement highlighted that President Tinubu ensured a smooth transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury, consolidating the implementation of his administration’s treasury policy reforms.

Onanuga noted that Ogunjimi brings over 30 years of extensive experience in financial management across both the public and private sectors.

He described Ogunjimi as a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).

“Mr Ogunjimi has held key positions, including 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. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting,” the statement added.

President Tinubu expressed confidence in Ogunjimi, stating: “The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation is pivotal to our nation’s treasury management. Mr Ogunjimi’s vast experience and exceptional competence will ensure the continued effectiveness of this vital institution as we advance our economic reform agenda.”

The President also commended the outgoing Accountant General, Dr Madein, for her commitment and selfless service to the nation.

Madein is set to retire on 7 March 2025, having reached the statutory retirement age for civil servants.