President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF).
The appointment, announced on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, following the retirement of the outgoing AGF, Oluwatoyin Madehin.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor in December 2024. His selection followed a rigorous screening process conducted by a committee that assessed Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The evaluation included a written test, ICT proficiency assessment, and oral interview, reflecting the administration’s commitment to transparency and merit in public appointments.
A statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasised that Ogunjimi’s emergence aligns with Tinubu’s vision of appointing competent professionals to key government positions.
Ogunjimi, a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Congratulating the new AGF, President Tinubu urged him to uphold professionalism, integrity, and dedication in managing the nation’s finances.
Ogunjimi takes over at a crucial time as Nigeria navigates economic reforms and fiscal challenges. His appointment is expected to strengthen financial governance within the Federal Government.
