Business

Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General of the Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process.

His appointment, approved on Tuesday,  March 4 2025, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.

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.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said 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.

The Star

Editor

Recent Posts

Netflix shifts focus to ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid

Investors are expected to watch closely as Netflix moves toward increased content investment and advertising…

6 hours ago

2027 will be my last presidency race — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election, describing…

6 hours ago

Uba Sani releases N4.289bn for Kaduna, LG pensioners

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved the release of N4.289 billion for the payment…

7 hours ago

Excessive interest rate hikes could derail economic reforms — Edun

Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has cautioned that…

8 hours ago

Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 15.38%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to…

8 hours ago

Man rescued after plunging into Lagos lagoon

A man was rescued on Wednesday after reportedly entering the Lagos Lagoon moments after stopping…

9 hours ago

This website uses cookies.