President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
Ogunjinmi’s appointment, which was approved on Tuesday after a rigorous selection process, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, 57-year-old Ogunjimi was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.
Onanuga said a selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.
“The committee conducted the process through three stages – a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.
“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions.
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“Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.
“He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria,” he said .
Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and urged him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to service.
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