Prince Jeffrey Adaralegbe, Nigeria 

Following a thorough selection process, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Federation’s new accountant general.

Approved today, his appointment will begin on March 7, 2025, the day incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin retires.

Last December, Ogunjimi, 57, was initially announced as Madehin’s replacement.

He was later selected by a selection committee made up of Federal Civil Service Directors of Accounts in a competitive, demanding, and merit-based process. Three steps were taken by the committee: oral interviews, an ICT proficiency test, and a written assessment.

President Tinubu’s dedication to advancing openness, quality, and proficiency in important public service roles is demonstrated by the selection procedure.

In 1990, Ogunjimi earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Additionally, he graduated from the University of Lagos with a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance.

He is a fellow of both the Nigerian Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

President Tinubu congratulates Ogunjimi on his appointment and exhorts him to carry out his responsibilities in the Nigerian service with honesty, professionalism, and commitment.