By Amofokhai Williams
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s financial management, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
Following an intense and highly competitive selection process, Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect on 7th March 2025, the same day Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire from the position.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first tipped for the role last December, but his confirmation came only after he emerged victorious in a rigorous three-stage selection process.
Competing against top Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service, he proved his mettle through: A written assessment, an ICT proficiency test and a final oral interview.
This process underscores President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to transparency, merit, and competence in public service appointments, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said.
A distinguished financial expert, Ogunjimi earned his B.Sc. in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1990) and later 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, reinforcing his extensive expertise in financial governance.
Congratulating Ogunjimi on his appointment, President Tinubu charged him with the duty of serving Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to accountability.
With Ogunjimi now at the helm of Nigeria’s financial administration, all eyes are on him to steer the nation’s purse towards greater efficiency and transparency.
