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Tinubu Names Ogunjimi Acting Accountant General of the Federation

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Key Points


  • Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi as acting accountant general of the federation.
  • Ogunjimi has 30+ years of experience in financial management.
  • Madein retires after reaching the statutory age for civil service.

After incumbent Oluwatoyin Madein took a pre-retirement vacation, President Bola Tinubu named Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the federation’s interim accountant general.

Tinubu names Ogunjimi as acting accountant general

The appointment is effective immediately, according to Bayo Onanuga, the president’s senior assistant on information and strategy.

“President Tinubu consolidates the implementation of the current administration’s treasury policy reforms and ensures a smooth transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury by appointing Madein’s successor,” Onanuga stated.

Ogunjimi is the most senior director in the Federation’s Office of the Accountant General and a career civil servant with more than 30 years of expertise in both public and private financial management.

Ogunjimi brings over 30 years of financial experience

According to business day, he has served in important roles such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ director of finance and accounts and the OAGF’s director of funding. Ogunjimi is a licensed fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, chartered accountant, and a specialist in security and investments.

Ogunjimi has a master’s degree in finance and accounting as well as a bachelor’s degree in accounting, according to the statement.

“The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation is crucial to our country’s treasury management operations,” Tinubu remarked in response to the appointment. As we move forward with our economic reform agenda, Mr. Ogunjimi’s extensive expertise and exceptional competence will guarantee this crucial institution’s sustained efficacy.

Madein’s commitment and selfless service to the country were also praised by Tinubu.

Madein is resigning after reaching the compulsory retirement age for civil officers, which is March 7, 2025.

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