President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the substantive Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) until March 7, 2025.
Previously, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi was appointed Acting AGF to succeed Madein, who had embarked on pre-retirement leave. However, in a shift, Tinubu reassigned Ogunjimi to the Public Service Institute of Nigeria as Director of Accounts.
The directive for Madein’s continuation, issued by the Head of Service of the Federation, was confirmed on Thursday.
Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), clarified that Madein would resume her role to oversee treasury operations until her retirement. He noted that embarking on terminal leave is optional under civil service rules, leaving ambiguity regarding whether Ogunjimi’s appointment as acting AGF is nullified.
Supporters welcomed Madein’s reinstatement, emphasising her dedication to completing key projects and reforms initiated during her tenure. A supporter remarked, “By January 2025, we’ll begin commissioning projects she started. She wanted to see them through herself.”
The decision also seeks to bring stability to the OAGF. Mokwa confirmed, “Madein will be signing documents and checks on behalf of the AGF. Her return ensures no further rancour within the treasury.”