President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy who disclosed the appointment in a statement said it takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madein will retire.
The statement added that Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madein’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, according to the statement.
Onanuga stated that the selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions.
Ogunjimi who graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy 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 the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
In addition, Bayo Onanuga affirmed President Tinubu congratulations to Ogunjimi, while urging him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.
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