Tinubu Appoints Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Accountant-General of the Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Nigeria’s new Accountant-General, following a competitive selection process.

Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, succeeding the outgoing Oluwatoyin Madein, who is set to retire on the same day.

A statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment, emphasizing the rigorous nature of the selection process.

The appointment was finalized after Ogunjimi emerged as the best candidate from a pool of senior finance professionals in the federal civil service. The selection process involved three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.

The Presidency stated, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved today, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.”

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Ogunjimi, 57, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. He is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

As Accountant-General, he will oversee federal government finances, ensure fiscal accountability, and implement financial policies aimed at enhancing transparency in Nigeria’s public sector.

Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi and urged him to carry out his duties with integrity and professionalism, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s financial institutions and promoting good governance.