Ogunjimi Gets Tinubu’s AGF Appointment to Drive Financial Excellence

By DAYO ADESULU

ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), following a competitive selection process aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and merit-based recruitment.

The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, His appointment will take effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is set to retire.

Ogunjimi’s Appointment Process and Qualifications

The statement emphasized that the new accountant general selection followed a rigorous and merit-based evaluation conducted by a high-level selection committee. The process involved three key assessment stages:

1. A written examination to test financial management and policy knowledge.
2. An ICT proficiency test to evaluate digital competence in modern financial accounting systems.
3. An oral interview to assess leadership, accountability, and decision-making skills.

Ogunjimi, 57, was initially named as the successor to Madehin in December 2024, and after excelling in all three assessment stages, he emerged as the top candidate.

“This selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,” Onanuga stated.

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Educational Background and Professional Credentials

Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi is a seasoned financial expert with extensive experience in public accounting and fiscal management. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 and later earned a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.

His professional affiliations include:

• Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)

Over the years, Ogunjimi has held various leadership roles within the Federal Civil Service, where he played critical roles in budgetary planning, financial policy implementation, and revenue management.

President Tinubu’s Expectations from Ogunjimi

With this appointment, President Tinubu has expressed confidence in Ogunjimi’s ability to steer Nigeria’s financial management system toward greater efficiency, accountability, and transparency.

In his statement, Tinubu congratulated the newly appointed Accountant General and charged him with the responsibility of ensuring proper financial accountability, revenue optimization, and effective public resource management.

“The government has high expectations of Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as he assumes office. His appointment is not just about filling a position but about ensuring that Nigeria’s public finance system is handled with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the country’s economic growth,” the statement read.

The President further highlighted the need for Ogunjimi to leverage his expertise in financial policy and taxation to enhance Nigeria’s economic stability. Tinubu emphasized that public trust in the nation’s financial institutions is crucial and expects Ogunjimi to introduce policies that will boost transparency, curb financial mismanagement, and improve government revenue collection.

Reactions and Public Expectations

The appointment has been widely welcomed by financial experts and civil society organizations, with many emphasizing the need for Ogunjimi to uphold transparency and fiscal discipline in Nigeria’s public finance sector.

Economic analysts believe that Ogunjimi’s extensive background in financial policy-making and taxation will bring positive reforms to Nigeria’s accounting system, especially in tackling financial leakages, ensuring proper budget implementation, and promoting economic stability.

In response to his appointment, several stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to address the challenges in Nigeria’s public accounting system. Some of the key expectations from Ogunjimi include:

• Strengthening financial accountability by ensuring transparency in government transactions.
• Enhancing revenue collection mechanisms to improve government earnings.
• Implementing modern accounting technologies to boost efficiency and reduce human error.
• Collaborating with anti-corruption agencies to curb financial leakages and mismanagement.
• Ensuring timely budget implementation to drive economic growth and national development.

As Ogunjimi steps into his new role, expectations are high that his leadership will drive a more accountable and effective financial management system for the country.

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Dayo Adesulu, online editor, SEO expert.