President Bola Tinubu yesterday approved the appointment of Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation.

Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, succeeding the outgoing Oluwatoyin Madein, who is set to retire on the same day.

A statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted the competitive nature of the selection process, as it was conducted by a designated committee and involved Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.