President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, appointed Mr Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
His appointment which was approved on Tuesday, by the President after a rigorous process, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day that the outgoing Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.
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 that included; a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, stated that the selection process underscored President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions.
Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and later 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.
While congratulating Ogunjimi on his appointment, President Tinubu urged him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.
