President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation following a rigorous selection process. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointment was approved on Tuesday and will take effect from March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin. Ogunjimi, 57, was initially announced as Madehin’s successor in December last year. “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,” the statement read in part. Ogunjimi earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. A fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Ogunjimi brings extensive expertise to his new role. President Tinubu congratulated him on his appointment, encouraging him to serve with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the nation.