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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect on March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process,” the statement read.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor in December 2024. His appointment followed a competitive and merit-based selection process conducted by a committee overseeing the recruitment of senior financial officers in the Federal Civil Service. The process involved three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and an oral interview.
The presidency emphasized that the selection process reflects Tinubu’s commitment to transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service appointments.
Ogunjimi holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1990) and a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and urged him to serve with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the nation.
