Lagos Assembly confirms Dr Olufunke Tayo-Makanjuola as substantive auditor-general following her nomination by Governor Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola as the substantive Auditor-General of the state, following her nomination by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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The confirmation, granted on Monday, marks her transition from acting head of the office to the substantive position in the Lagos State Public Service.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Office of the State Auditor-General, Tayo-Makanjuola previously served as Head of the Directorate of Government Accounts before her appointment as Acting Auditor-General.
She assumed the acting position on July 28, 2026, pending confirmation by the Assembly.
Tayo-Makanjuola is a finance professional with experience in public financial management. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration 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, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Directors and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Professional Investigators in the United States.
The Office of the State Auditor-General said her confirmation recognised her professional experience and qualifications, as well as her capacity to lead the institution in carrying out its responsibilities.
Management and staff of the office congratulated her and pledged their support for her tenure.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening public sector auditing, promoting accountability and transparency, and ensuring prudent management of public resources across Lagos State.
Tayo-Makanjuola succeeds Mr Adetola Muyiwa John, who served as 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.
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Following John’s movement to the State Treasury Office, Tayo-Makanjuola was appointed acting auditor-general on July 28, with her substantive appointment subject to legislative confirmation.
