The newly appointed Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, has vowed to do everything within his jurisdiction to strengthen reforms that will enhance treasury operations in the country.

Ogunjimi who assumes office Monday in Abuja also stated that though the task is enormous but pledged to do his best to ensure efficiency in the treasury department.

He urged treasury staff to imbibe the spirit of togetherness and cooperation to enhance efficiency.

“I will not have been who I am today, if not for the opportunity provided for me by this service. Therefore, I am going to do everything possible to make sure that this treasury is ahead of all institutions in Nigeria.

“I miss you all. This is our home. Nobody is going to drive us out of our home. We are one single family. I want that spirit to be in everybody, whether you are a treasury officer or you are a support staff.

”We cannot be fighting ourselves. We must imbibe the spirit of togetherness and oneness, treasury is one.

“If I fail, every single one of you here has failed. I am ready to commit myself, my life, to the service of this institution,” he said.

Also speaking, the Director of Finance and Account of the Office, Mrs Comfort Danladi, pledged the maximum support of all the Directors and the staff, to move the office forward.

“Whatever it is that the outsiders want to do, we are still one. And we are going to move this treasury forward. On behalf of all the Directors, I want to say that we are going to give you maximum support. We are going to speak to you truthfully so we can move forward. This is not a new place for you, welcome home,” she enthused.

Ogunjimi, pledged to work in collaboration with the staff to change the public perception of the treasury.