The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr Olufunke Tayo-Makanjuola as the Auditor-General the state.
She was nominated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and served in an acting capacity from July, 2026, before her confirmation on Monday.
Tayo-Makanjuola previously served as Head of Directorate, Government Accounts, before she was nominated as Acting State Auditor-General.
She is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in public financial management and an academic background that includes a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) 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 (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Professional Investigators (CFIP), USA, among others.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the State Auditor-General on Wednesday, her confirmation recognises her professional experience and background, as well as her capacity to provide leadership in advancing the mandate of the office.
Tayo-Makanjuola succeeds Adetola Muyiwa John, who was redeployed as Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office, in March 2026.
His redeployment followed the statutory retirement of the then Accountant-General, Dr. Abiodun Muritala.
