Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General of the Federation

By Kunle Sanni

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

His appointment, approved today, takes effect on March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, will retire.

Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.

A selection committee later confirmed his appointment through a competitive, merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The selection process comprised three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.

Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. He also earned 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 congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and urged him to serve with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the nation.