Sanwo-Olu’s Nominee Gets Assembly Approval As Lagos Auditor-General

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 marks the end of her tenure 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 on Wednesday, describing the confirmation as a significant milestone in her career within the Lagos State Public Service.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Tayo-Makanjuola brings considerable experience in public financial management and professional accounting to the position.

She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo, and belongs to several professional organisations.

Her professional affiliations include 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).

She is also associated with the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Professional Investigators (CFIP), United States, among other professional bodies.

The Office of the State Auditor-General stated that her confirmation followed consideration of her qualifications, professional experience and capacity to provide effective leadership in the discharge of the responsibilities attached to the office.

Management and staff of the office have congratulated her on the confirmation, expressing confidence in her ability to lead the institution successfully.

They also pledged their full support for her administration, particularly in strengthening accountability, transparency and the proper management of public funds across Lagos State.

Tayo-Makanjuola was appointed Acting Auditor-General after her predecessor, Mr Adetola Muyiwa John, was redeployed in March 2026 to serve as Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office.

The redeployment followed the statutory retirement of the former Accountant-General, Dr Abiodun Muritala.

Following the change, Tayo-Makanjuola assumed the acting position on July 28, 2026, pending legislative confirmation, which has now been granted by the Lagos State House of Assembly.