The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Dr Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola as the substantive Auditor-General of the state following her nomination by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The confirmation was granted on Monday, 9 November 2026, marking a new milestone in her career in the Lagos State Public Service.

According to a statement issued by the Office of the State Auditor-General on Wednesday, Tayo-Makanjuola previously served as Head of Directorate, Government Accounts, before her nomination as Acting State Auditor-General.

Professional background

Tayo-Makanjuola 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 bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Professional Investigators (CFIP), United States.

The Office of the State Auditor-General said her confirmation recognises her professional experience, academic qualifications and capacity to provide leadership in advancing the office’s mandate.

She succeeds Adetola

Tayo-Makanjuola succeeds Mr Adetola Muyiwa John, who served as the state’s Auditor-General before his redeployment as Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office in March 2026.

His redeployment followed the statutory retirement of the then Accountant-General, Dr Abiodun Muritala.

Following Mr Adetola’s movement to the State Treasury Office, Tayo-Makanjuola was appointed Acting Auditor-General on 28 July 2026, pending confirmation by the Assembly.

The management and staff of the Office of the State Auditor-General congratulated her and expressed their commitment to supporting her leadership.

The office said it would continue working towards strengthening public-sector auditing, promoting accountability and transparency, and ensuring prudent management of public resources in Lagos State.