Lagos Assembly confirms Tayo-Makanjuola as auditor-general

The newly appointed Lagos State Auditor General, Dr Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola Photo: Lagos State Govt.

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

The confirmation, granted on Monday, marks 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 she was nominated as Acting State Auditor-General.

She is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in public financial management and an academic background that includes a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo.

Tayo-Makanjuola 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), USA, among others.

The Office of the State Auditor-General said her confirmation recognises her professional experience and background, as well as her capacity to provide leadership in advancing the mandate of the office.

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The management and staff of the office congratulated her on the confirmation and wished her a successful tenure.

The office also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting her leadership in strengthening public sector auditing, promoting accountability and transparency, and ensuring the prudent management of public resources in Lagos State.

PUNCH Online had reported that Sanwo-Olu had nominated her as the Acting State Auditor-General, subject to confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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

His redeployment followed the statutory retirement of the then Accountant-General, Dr. Abiodun Muritala. Following Adetola’s movement to the State Treasury Office, Tayo-Makanjuola was appointed Acting Auditor-General on July 28, 2026, pending confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.