President Tinubu Appoints New Accountant-General Of The Federation.

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

This is contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noting that Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect from March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin.

Onanuga, said the selection of the 57-year-old was carried out by a committee through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.

He congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and urged him to discharge his duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.