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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has nominated Dr. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola for appointment as the Acting State Auditor-General, subject to confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly. The nomination, which takes effect from July 28, 2026, was conveyed through Circular No. CIR/HOS/'26/052 issued by the Office of the Head of Service, according to a statement by the Lagos State Government.
Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola's appointment follows the redeployment of the erstwhile State Auditor-General, Dr. Muyiwa Adetola, who was appointed as the Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office. Before her nomination, she served as the Head of Directorate, Government Accounts, where she distinguished herself through exceptional professionalism, integrity, and dedication to public financial management.
Born on September 20, 1974, in Ikate-Elegushi, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola has built an impressive academic and professional profile. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo; a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology; a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; Higher National Diploma and National Diploma in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro; and an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Criminal Intelligence from the University of Lagos.
A highly accomplished finance professional, she is a Fellow and member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), and the Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (CFIP-USA). She has also been honoured with the Distinguished Woman of Peace and Honour Award by the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to society.
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, presented the letter of appointment to Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola during a brief ceremony held at his office in the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. In his remarks, Mr. Agoro expressed confidence in her ability to provide purposeful leadership and further strengthen the Office of the State Auditor-General.
Expressing confidence in her ability to lead the office, the Management and Staff of the Office of the State Auditor-General congratulated Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola on her well-deserved nomination and expressed confidence in her ability to provide visionary leadership that will further strengthen accountability, transparency, and excellence in public sector auditing across Lagos State. The office also appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu for his confidence in her capacity to lead the Office and advance the State's commitment to good governance and prudent management of public resources.
The nomination follows a comprehensive screening process conducted by the Lagos State Civil Service Commission. In June 2026, the Commission concluded the executive assessment and screening exercise for candidates seeking appointment as the State Auditor-General, evaluating candidates on technical competence, leadership ability, strategic thinking, integrity, decision-making skills and professional experience. The process was conducted in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and the Lagos State Audit Law.
If confirmed by the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola will assume responsibility for overseeing the auditing of government accounts, promoting fiscal accountability, and ensuring transparency in the management of public funds across the state. She brings over three decades of cognate experience in Accounting and Taxation to the role, having served in various capacities within the state public service.
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