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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process.<\/p>\n
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A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga said his appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.<\/p>\n
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin\u2019s successor last December.<\/p>\n
\u201cA 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe selection process underscores President Tinubu\u2019s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,\u201d the statement read in part.<\/p>\n
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Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.<\/p>\n
He also obtained a Master\u2019s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.<\/p>\n
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He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment, and urged him to discharge his duties in the service with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria\u2019s service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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