President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
His appointment follows a thorough selection process and will take effect on March 7, 2025, the day the current officeholder, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is set to retire.
Ogunjimi, 57, was initially announced as Madehin’s successor in December 2024.
A committee later conducted a competitive selection process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.
The process included a written test, an ICT proficiency exam, and oral interviews before Ogunjimi was chosen for the position.
The new Accountant General earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990.
He later obtained a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.
He is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
His appointment places him at the helm of the nation’s public finance administration, where he will oversee the management and disbursement of federal government funds, ensure fiscal accountability, and implement financial policies to enhance transparency in Nigeria’s public sector.
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi and urged him to carry out his duties with professionalism, integrity, and commitment to serving the nation.
The President further reiterated his administration’s resolve to strengthen public financial institutions and uphold the principles of good governance in managing the country’s resources.
