Danjuma Assumes Duty as Acting Permanent Secretary, Finance as Omachi Bows Out at 60
Pledges professionalism, accountability and teamwork
Mr. Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, has assumed duty as the Acting Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, following the retirement of Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi, who exited the Federal Civil Service on October 26, 2026, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
The transition was formalised at a handover and valedictory ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
In his acceptance remarks, Danjuma thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor and ensure continuity in the Ministry’s administrative operations, stressing professionalism, accountability, discipline and teamwork as critical to effective service delivery.
Danjuma urged directors and staff to uphold due process, strengthen communication and embrace prudent resource management to drive measurable results in line with the Ministry’s mandate.
Paying tribute to his predecessor, he commended Omachi for his dedicated service and contributions to the Ministry and the nation, and called on staff to sustain the spirit of cooperation required to deliver on its reresponsibilities.
n his valedictory remarks, Omachi described his retirement as an emotional moment, likening the gathering to a family reunion. He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, the Finance Minister and the Head of Service for their support throughout his career, and appreciated the management and staff of the Ministry for their cooperation.
He urged staff to remain dedicated, uphold the core values of the Civil Service and continue to8 work collectively in the national interest.
Earlier, the Director, Human Resource Management, Mrs. Aderonke Jaiyesimi, who spoke on behalf of management and staff, paid glowing tribute to Omachi, acknowledging his years of meritorious service and wishing him good health and fulfilment in retirement.
According to a statement by the Ministry’s Head of Media, Efe Ovuakporie, the ceremony featured tributes from colleagues and ended with the cutting of a retirement cake in honour of Omachi’s 60th birthday and retirement.
