President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, Techeconomy can report.
His appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, 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: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday said the selection process underscored Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions.
Who is Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi?
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 and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Onanuga said in the statement: “President Tinubu congratulates Ogunjimi on his appointment and urges him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.”
