Ogunjimi Succeeds Madein As Accountant General Of Federation

By Ayodele Oni

After going through a rigorous selection process,  Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi has emerged as the new Accountant General of the Federation, (AGF).

Ogunjimi was late last year tipped by the Presidency as acting AGF, but his appointment in acting capacity was faulted by his predecessor, Dr Mrs Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, acting in concert with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack

Both had insisted that a rigorous appointment process be emplaced and qualified candidates run through a leadership recruitment process.

Apparently, Ogunjimi, has eventually breasted the tape ahead of other candidates who sat the examination.

His appointment, according to Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, was approved on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu.

The appointment,  the statement said, “takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.”

The statement by Onanuga added: “Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.

“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.

“Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.

“He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

“President Tinubu congratulates Ogunjimi on his appointment and urges him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.”