President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
The appointment, announced on Tuesday, will take effect on March 7, 2025, the same day the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin, retires.
Ogunjimi, 57, was initially named as Madehin’s successor in December 2024. His selection was finalized after a rigorous process conducted by a committee tasked with evaluating Directors of Accounts within the Federal Civil Service.
The selection process included a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews, highlighting Tinubu’s dedication to transparency and excellence in public appointments.
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A statement from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, emphasized the significance of the appointment. “The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service roles,” the statement read.
Ogunjimi’s appointment as AGF aligns with the administration’s focus on placing qualified individuals in critical positions.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1990), and a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.
Ogunjimi is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, bringing extensive expertise to his new role.
Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and expressed expectations for him to serve Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication. “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,” the statement from Onanuga noted.
Ogunjimi takes on the role at a crucial time as Nigeria faces economic reforms and fiscal challenges.
His appointment marks a continuation of efforts to enhance financial oversight and governance within the federal government, replacing Oluwatoyin Madehin, who will retire on March 7, 2025.
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