State House, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
57-year-old Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect from Friday, March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.
Tinubu approved Ogunjimi’s appointment after a rigorous selection process on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Ogunjimi was first named as Madehin’s successor in December, 2024.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information & Strategy, made this known in a statement issued on March 4, 2025.
“A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.
“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions.”
President Tinubu charged Ogunjimi to discharge his duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.
