President Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation ato replace the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, who is scheduled to retire on March 7, 2025.
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu approved the appointment on Tuesday, with Ogunjimi set to assume office on March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is scheduled to retire.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor in December 2024.
According to the statement, “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.
“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,” the statement read in part.
Ogunjimi earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 and later obtained 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 and urged him to carry out his duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to national service.