Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, FCNA, has assumed duties as Acting Permanent Secretary Finance, following Raymond Omenka Omachi’s retirement from 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 Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by Efe Ovuakporie, Head of Media, Federal Ministry of Finance.
In his acceptance remarks, Danjuma expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their support and the opportunity to serve. He also thanked the management and staff of the Ministry for their cooperation.
Danjuma pledged to build on the work of his predecessor and ensure continuity in the Ministry’s administrative responsibilities. He emphasised professionalism, accountability, discipline and teamwork as essential to effective service delivery and the achievement of the Ministry’s mandate.
He urged directors and staff to maintain effective communication, uphold due process and work collectively towards measurable results. He stressed the importance of prudent resource management and improved service delivery in advancing the Ministry’s objectives.
The Acting Permanent Secretary also paid tribute to Omachi for his years of service and contributions to the Ministry, urging staff to sustain the cooperation and dedication required to deliver on its responsibilities.
In his valedictory remarks, Omachi described his retirement as an emotional moment and likened the occasion to a family gathering. He reflected on the relationships and experiences that had shaped his career, expressing gratitude for the support and cooperation he received throughout his years in the Federal Civil Service.
Omachi thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their support during his career. He also expressed appreciation to his colleagues and staff of the Ministry for their contributions and cooperation.
He urged staff to remain dedicated to their duties, uphold the values of the Civil Service and continue working together in the national interest.
Speaking on behalf of the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Director of Human Resource Management, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, paid tribute to Omachi, acknowledging his years of service and contributions to the Ministry. She conveyed the workforce’s appreciation and wished him good health, peace and fulfilment in retirement.
The ceremony featured tributes to Omachi’s career and service, as colleagues acknowledged his contributions and wished him well in retirement.
The occasion ended with the cutting of a retirement cake in Omachi’s honour, marking his retirement and 60th birthday.
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