President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) after a rigorous selection process, according to a statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
The appointment, which Onanuga said was approved on Tuesday, takes effect from 7 March 2025, the same day the incumbent Dr. Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Mrs. Madehin’s successor last December.
Onanuga said that a selection committee later chose Ogunjimi 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.
President Tinubu extended his congratulations to Ogunjimi, setting clear expectations for his tenure. He urged the new appointee to ‘discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service’.
Ogunjimi steps into the role at a pivotal time as Nigeria navigates economic reforms and fiscal challenges.
