President Tinubu Appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi As Nigeria's New Accountant General

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, following a rigorous selection process.

Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga who made this known in a statement , said his appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, immediately after the retirement of the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin

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,” the statement read in part 

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.

President Tinubu in the statement,  congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment, and urged him to discharge his duties in the service with integrity, professionalism and dedication to Nigeria’s service.