Lagos Assembly Approves Olufunke Tayo-Makanjuola as Substantive Auditor-General

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

Her confirmation, granted on Monday, formally ends her tenure in an acting capacity and places her in charge of the state's public sector auditing responsibilities.

Before her nomination, Tayo-Makanjuola served as Head of the Directorate of Government Accounts. She was subsequently appointed Acting Auditor-General on July 28, 2026, after the previous officeholder, Adetola Muyiwa John, moved to another position within the state government.

John's redeployment to the Office of the Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office took place in March 2026, following the retirement of the former Accountant-General, Dr Abiodun Muritala.

Tayo-Makanjuola brings considerable experience in financial administration and public sector management to her new position. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo.

Her professional qualifications include fellowship and membership of several recognised institutions, among them the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

She is also affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Directors and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Professional Investigators in the United States.

The Office of the State Auditor-General described her confirmation as recognition of her professional qualifications, experience and ability to lead the institution effectively.

Following the announcement, the office's management and staff congratulated her, expressing confidence in her ability to deliver on the responsibilities of the position.

They also pledged their support for her administration, particularly in strengthening government auditing processes, improving financial accountability and ensuring transparency in the management of public funds across Lagos State.

Her appointment is expected to provide continued leadership for the office as it carries out its statutory responsibility of promoting responsible financial practices and safeguarding public resources.