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.

The confirmation, granted on Monday, formalises her appointment after serving in an acting capacity from July 28, 2026.

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A statement issued by the Office of the State Auditor-General on Wednesday said Tayo-Makanjuola previously served as Head of the Directorate of Government Accounts before her nomination for the top auditing position.

She is an experienced finance professional with a background in public financial management and holds 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 organisations, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

Her professional affiliations also include the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria, and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Professional Investigators, USA, among others.

According to the statement, her confirmation reflects her professional experience, qualifications and capacity to provide effective leadership in advancing the responsibilities of the Office of the State Auditor-General.

The management and staff of the office congratulated her on the appointment and expressed confidence in her ability to deliver a successful tenure.

They also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting her leadership in strengthening public sector auditing, promoting transparency and accountability, and ensuring the prudent management of government resources.

Tayo-Makanjuola succeeds Adetola Muyiwa John, who previously served as the state’s 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 former Accountant-General, Dr Abiodun Muritala.

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Following the movement of Adetola 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.