…pledge continuity, accountability and improved service delivery
By Gloria Ikibah 
The Federal Ministry of Finance has appointed Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma as Acting Permanent Secretary following the retirement of Raymond Omenka Omachi from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
Omachi retired on Monday, 26 October 2026, with the transition formally marked at a handover and valedictory ceremony held at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.
In his acceptance remarks, Danjuma expressed appreciation to 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.
He also thanked the ministry’s management and staff for their cooperation, pledging to build on his predecessor’s achievements and ensure continuity in the ministry’s administrative responsibilities.
Danjuma identified professionalism, accountability, discipline and teamwork as essential to effective service delivery and the fulfilment of the ministry’s mandate.
He urged directors and other staff to maintain effective communication, uphold due process and work collectively towards measurable results.
The acting permanent secretary also emphasised the need for prudent resource management and improved service delivery, saying these were important to advancing the ministry’s objectives.
He paid tribute to Omachi for his years of service and contributions, urging staff to sustain the cooperation and dedication required to deliver on the ministry’s responsibilities.
In his valedictory remarks, Omachi described his retirement as an emotional moment, likening the ceremony to a family gathering.
He reflected on the relationships and experiences that shaped his career, expressing gratitude for the support and cooperation he received throughout his years in the Federal Civil Service.
The retiring permanent secretary thanked Tinubu, Oyedele and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their support during his career.
He also acknowledged his colleagues and ministry staff for their contributions, urging them to remain committed to their duties, uphold the values of the Civil Service and continue working together in the national interest.
Speaking on behalf of the ministry’s management and staff, the Director of Human Resource Management, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, paid tribute to Omachi, recognising his years of service and contributions to the institution.
Jaiyesimi conveyed the workforce’s appreciation and wished him good health, peace and fulfilment in retirement.
The ceremony featured tributes from colleagues who acknowledged Omachi’s service and wished him well in his retirement.
The event ended with the cutting of a retirement cake in his honour, marking both his retirement from the Federal Civil Service and his 60th birthday.
