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Tinubu Approves Appointment Of Ogunjimi As Acting Accountant-General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately.
The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who is set to officially retire on March 7, 2025.
In a statement announcing the leadership transition, President Tinubu highlighted the strategic importance of the Office of the Accountant-General to Nigeria’s financial governance. “The Office is pivotal to our nation’s treasury management operations.
“Mr. Ogunjimi’s extensive experience and competence will ensure the continued effectiveness of this vital institution as we advance our economic reform agenda,” Tinubu remarked.
The president also praised Dr. Madein for her dedication and her contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s financial system during her tenure.
Mr. Ogunjimi is a civil servant with over 30 years of experience in financial management.
He is the most senior director at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) and has held several significant positions, including Director of Funds at the OAGF and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Academically, Ogunjimi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting. Professionally, he is a chartered accountant, a certified fraud examiner, a chartered stockbroker, and a chartered security and investment specialist.
Ogunjimi Accountant-General
The appointment is part of President Tinubu’s broader agenda to strengthen financial oversight and implement reforms within Nigeria’s treasury management system.
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