Danjuna assumes office as Acting Finance Perm Sec, pledges accountability,

By Onu Okorie

Federal Ministry of Finance has called for stronger accountability, prudent resource management and improved service delivery as Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, FCNA, assumed duties as Acting Permanent Secretary following the retirement of Raymond Omenka Omachi.
Danjuma’s assumption of office was formalised at a handover and valedictory ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, a day after Omachi retired from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
Speaking after taking over, the Acting Permanent Secretary emphasised the need for professionalism, discipline, teamwork and effective communication among directors and staff to strengthen the Ministry’s administrative operations.
He urged officials to uphold due process, manage public resources prudently and focus on measurable results, stressing that collective commitment remained essential to the effective discharge of the Ministry’s responsibilities.
Danjuma pledged to sustain the achievements of his predecessor and ensure continuity in the Ministry’s administrative functions, while calling on staff to maintain cooperation and dedication in advancing its objectives.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for the confidence and opportunity to serve.
He also acknowledged the support of the Ministry’s management and workforce, urging them to work together to improve institutional efficiency and service delivery.
The transition followed Omachi’s retirement after years of service in the Federal Civil Service, bringing to a close his tenure at the Ministry.
In his valedictory remarks, the former Permanent Secretary described his retirement as an emotional experience, likening the gathering to a family reunion.
Reflecting on his career, Omachi expressed gratitude for the relationships, experiences and institutional support that shaped his years in public service.
He thanked President Tinubu, Oyedele and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their support throughout his career, while acknowledging the contributions of colleagues and staff to his work at the Ministry.
Omachi urged civil servants to remain committed to their duties, uphold the values of the public service and continue working collectively in the national interest.
Speaking on behalf of the Ministry’s management and staff, the Director of Human Resource Management, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, commended Omachi for his years of service and contributions to the institution.
Jaiyesimi conveyed the workforce’s appreciation for his service and wished him good health, peace and fulfilment in retirement.
The ceremony featured tributes celebrating Omachi’s career and contributions, with colleagues acknowledging his service and wishing him well in his next phase of life.
The event concluded with the cutting of a retirement cake in honour of Omachi, marking both his retirement from the Federal Civil Service and his 60th birthday.