President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation following a thorough selection process.
A statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Ogunjimi’s appointment, approved on Tuesday, will take effect on March 7, 2025, the same day the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin, retires.
Ogunjimi, 57, was initially announced as Madehin’s successor last December.
“The selection committee chose him after a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process, which involved Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The process included three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews,” the statement said.
This selection process reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to fostering transparency, excellence, and competence in critical public service roles.
Ogunjimi, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990, also holds a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. He is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment, urging him to carry out his duties with integrity, professionalism, and a strong dedication to serving Nigeria.
