The Arewa Grassroots Network for Credible Leadership (AGNCL) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Nigeria’s acting Accountant-General of the Federation.
According to a statement signed by Adamu Wakil Abubakar, the appointment is a masterstroke that will revitalise Nigeria’s public finance system.
Abubakar said Ogunjimi’s impressive credentials, including a PhD in Accounting, make him an ideal candidate for the position.
With over three decades of expertise in public sector finance, accounting, and governance, he added that Ogunjimi possesses the requisite skills and experience to drive fiscal reforms and ensure transparency in government finance.
Abubakar said that his extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including his role as Director of Financial Reforms, Finance, and Accounts at the Office of the Accountant-General, positions him as a key figure in driving Nigeria’s economic development.
He said that Ogunjimi’s expertise in public finance has been recognised internationally, and his commitment to accountability and transparency is unparalleled.
The Arewa Grassroots Network for Credible Leadership urged him to remain focused on his vision for a more efficient and transparent public finance system.
“The Arewa Grassroots Network for Credible Leadership commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Nigeria’s Acting Accountant-General of the Federation,” the statement said.
“This appointment attests to President Tinubu’s commitment to good governance and his desire to assemble a team of highly competent individuals to drive Nigeria’s development.
“According to Adamu Wakil Abubakar, the appointment is a masterstroke that will revitalise Nigeria’s public finance system, as the service record of Ogunjimi shows that he is a round peg in a round hole.
“With over three decades of expertise in public sector finance, accounting, and governance Ogunjimi possesses the requisite skills and experience to drive fiscal reforms and ensure transparency in government finance.
“His extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including his role as Director of Financial Reforms, Finance, and Accounts at the Office of the Accountant-General, positions him as a key figure in driving Nigeria’s economic development. Ogunjimi’s expertise in public finance has been recognised internationally, and his commitment to accountability and transparency is unparalleled.
“We urge Mr. Ogunjimi to remain focused on his vision for a more efficient and transparent public finance system. His appointment comes at a critical time in Nigeria’s economic history, and we are confident that he possesses the skills and expertise necessary to drive Nigeria’s economic development.
“We also commend President Tinubu for his commitment to good governance and his desire to assemble a team of highly competent individuals to drive Nigeria’s development.
“We urge him to continue this trend and to prioritise the appointment of individuals with the requisite skills and experience to drive Nigeria’s economic development.”
