The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr Olufunke Tayo-Makanjuola as the substantive Auditor-General of the state following her nomination by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Her confirmation brings an end to her period as Acting Auditor-General, a position she assumed on July 28, 2026, after previously serving as the Head of the Directorate of Government Accounts.
The Office of the State Auditor-General announced the development in a statement on Wednesday, describing the confirmation as a major milestone in her career in the Lagos State Public Service.
Tayo-Makanjuola is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in public financial management. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo.
She is also a Fellow and member of several professional organisations, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
In addition, she is affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Professional Investigators (CFIP), United States, among other professional bodies.
According to the Office of the State Auditor-General, her confirmation was based on her professional qualifications, wealth of experience and capacity to provide effective leadership in the discharge of her responsibilities.
The office expressed confidence in her ability to strengthen accountability, transparency and prudent management of public resources across Lagos State.
Management and staff of the Office of the State Auditor-General congratulated her on the confirmation and wished her a successful tenure.
They also pledged their full support for her administration, expressing commitment to working with her towards improving financial accountability and ensuring proper management of government funds.
Tayo-Makanjuola’s appointment followed the redeployment of her predecessor, Mr Adetola Muyiwa John, who was moved to the position of Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office in March 2026.
Adetola’s redeployment came after the statutory retirement of the former Accountant-General, Dr Abiodun Muritala.
Following the development, Sanwo-Olu appointed Tayo-Makanjuola as Acting Auditor-General on July 28, 2026, pending confirmation by the state lawmakers.
With her confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly, she will now assume full responsibility for overseeing the state’s audit operations and ensuring that public funds are properly accounted for.
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