President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new accountant general of the federation after a rigorous selection process.
The appointment takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, will retire.
This was disclosed in a release by the Special Adviser to the president on communication and strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
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, a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.
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The statement said 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 in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.
He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment, and urged him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.
