March 04, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the appointment follows a rigorous selection process.
The appointment 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.
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 and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
While congratulating Ogunjimi on his appointment, President Tinubu urged him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.
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