Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on
Information and Strategy, said the appointment followed a rigorous selection
process.
“His appointment, approved today, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the
same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, will retire,” Onanuga stated.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.
A selection committee later confirmed him through a competitive,
rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the
Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process in 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.
Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with
a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. He also obtained a Master’s degree 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.
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and urged him
to discharge his duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to
Nigeria’s service.
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