Korede Abdullah in Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation following a rigorous selection process.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, the appointment was approved on Tuesday and will take effect on March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin.
Ogunjimi, 57, was initially named as Madehin’s successor in December 2024. His selection was finalized through a competitive and merit-based process overseen by a dedicated committee.
The process involved three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews, with participation from Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.
“The selection process reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,” the statement noted.
