President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
Ogunjimi whose appointment will take effect from March 7 2025, will take over from Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein who is retiring same day haven attained the retirement age of 60 years.
The new Accountant General whose appointment was approved on Tuesday by the President, emerged after a rigorous selection process.
Ogunjimi was first named as Madehin’s successor last December, but following some policy reversal, the appointment was withdrawn to allow Madein serve out her term.
A selection committee later chose him through a competitive 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.