OAGF: Ogunjimi tasks staff on teamwork, unity
Omeiza Bilal
Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi on Monday assumed office as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).
Ogunjimi was appointed as the AGF on March 7, 2025. He took over from Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who retired on the same day.
Ogunjimi holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria and a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. He has over 30 years of experience in financial management in the public and private sectors.
In a speech that sets the tone for his tenure, the AGF urged staff to work together to make the Office an institution that well respected, stressing that he is committed to the success of the Treasury.
“The task ahead is enormous. If I fail, every single one of you here has failed. I am ready to commit myself, my life, to the service of this institution.
“I am here to do everything possible to make sure that the Treasury is at the head of all institutions in Nigeria,” he declared, his passion evident.
“Please, I beg of you. Let us work together. A pass is a pass. Let us work, work.”
“I want that spirit of togetherness and oneness to be in everybody. Whether you are a treasury officer or support staff, we are all in this together.”
He urged the staff to reflect on their roles in shaping the image of the Treasury.Ogunjimi also shared his approach to leadership, promising to give everyone a fair hearing and to avoid the pitfalls of favoritism.
“If anybody comes to me with concerns, I’ll call the director involved. We’ll decide together whether it’s worth it,” he explained.
He concluded by assuring his team that he was there to support them. “If there’s anything bothering you, disturbing you in the discharge of your functions, I’m here. Talk to me. I’m your AGF. Be free to come to me. I will listen to you. I’m a good listener.”
