President Bola Tinubu appoints Babatunde Ogunjimi as Accountant General of the Federation 

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.

Ogunjinmi’s appointment was approved on Tuesday after a rigorous selection process, and it takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.

According to a statement released by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, 57-year-old Ogunjimi was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.

Onanuga said a selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.

He also added that the committee conducted the process through three stages, a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.

And that 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.

Ogunjimi is also 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 discharge his duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to his country Nigeria.