Danjuma Takes Over From Omachi As Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Finance
By Sunday Etuka
Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma has taken over as Acting Permanent Secretary, Finance, after Raymond Omenka Omachi retired from the Federal Civil Service on October 26, 2026, on reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.
The Head of Media, Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, in a statement on Wednesday, said the handover was formalised at a combined handover and valedictory ceremony held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja.
Responding at the event, Danjuma thanked President Bola 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 opportunity to serve and for their support.
He also appreciated the management and staff of the Ministry for their cooperation.
He promised to build on his predecessor’s work and to ensure continuity in the Ministry’s administrative duties.
According to him, professionalism, accountability, discipline and teamwork are essential to effective service delivery and to achieving the Ministry’s mandate.
Danjuma asked directors and staff to keep communication channels open, respect due process and work together toward measurable results.
He also underscored the need for prudent management of resources and better service delivery to advance the Ministry’s goals.
The Acting Permanent Secretary paid tribute to Omachi for his years of service and his contributions to the Ministry, and urged staff to maintain the cooperation and commitment needed to fulfil their responsibilities.
Delivering his valedictory remarks, Omachi described his retirement as an emotional moment and compared the occasion to a family gathering.
He reflected on the relationships and experiences that shaped his career and thanked those who supported him throughout his years in the Federal Civil Service.
He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, Minister Oyedele and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their support during his career, and thanked his colleagues and the Ministry’s staff for their contributions and cooperation.
Omachi urged staff to remain committed to their duties, uphold the values of the Civil Service and keep working together in the national interest.
Speaking on behalf of the management and staff of the Ministry, the Director of Human Resource Management, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, acknowledged Omachi’s years of service and contributions.
She conveyed the workforce’s appreciation and wished him good health, peace and fulfilment in retirement.
The ceremony included tributes to Omachi’s career, with colleagues recognising his contributions and wishing him well.
It ended with the cutting of a retirement cake in his honour, marking both his retirement and his 60th birthday.
