President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new accountant-general of the federation.
A statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, said Ogunjimi’s appointment will take effect on March 7 — the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madein, will retire.
Onanuga said Ogunjimi was named as the replacement for Madein but was later chosen by a selection committee after a “competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process”.
“The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews,” the statement reads.
“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions.”
According to the presidency, Ogunjimi possesses a bachelor of science (BSc) in accountancy and a master’s in finance and accounting.
He is a chartered accountant, a certified fraud examiner, chartered stockbroker, and investment specialist.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the director of funds at the office of the accountant general, and director of finance and accounts at the ministry of finance.
Shamseldeen Ogunjimi,
Tinubu
