By Abiodun Folarin
WorldStage— Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma has assumed duties as Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance following the retirement of Raymond Omenka Omachi upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
Omachi retired from the Federal Civil Service on October 26, 2026, with the transition formalised at a handover and valedictory ceremony held at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27.
In his acceptance remarks, Danjuma 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 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 achievement of the ministry’s mandate.
He urged directors and staff to maintain effective communication, uphold due process and work collectively towards measurable results, stressing the need for prudent resource management and improved service delivery.
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, likening the ceremony to a family gathering. He reflected on the relationships and experiences that shaped his career and expressed gratitude for the support he received throughout his years in the Federal Civil Service.
He thanked Tinubu, Oyedele and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their support, while appreciating his colleagues and staff for their contributions and cooperation.
Omachi 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 ministry’s management and staff, the Director of Human Resource Management, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, commended Omachi for his years of service and contributions, wishing him good health, peace and fulfilment in retirement.
The ceremony featured tributes to Omachi’s career and ended with the cutting of a retirement cake in honour of his retirement and 60th birthday.
