December 11th, 2024
Mr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi has been appointed as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The appointment came following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Madein.
Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, confirmed this in a statement.
As a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), 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.
“Ogunjimi’s academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accountancy and a Master’s in Finance and Accounting,” Onanuga said.
Tinubu expressed his confidence in Ogunjimi, saying, “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.”