Lagos Assembly Approves Tayo-Makanjuola as New Auditor General

(The newly appointed Lagos State Auditor General, Dr Olufunke Omolara Tayo Makanjuola Photo Credit: Lagos State Govt.)

The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr Olufunke Tayo Makanjuola as the state's substantive Auditor General.

The confirmation came on Monday, after Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu nominated her.

The Office of the Auditor General announced the news in a statement on Wednesday.

Tayo Makanjuola previously headed the Directorate of Government Accounts and was appointed Acting Auditor General on 28 July 2026.

She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo, and is a fellow of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Directors.

She succeeds Adetola Muyiwa John, who was moved to the State Treasury Office in March 2026 as Accountant General and Permanent Secretary.

The office said it will support her in strengthening public sector auditing and ensuring public money is properly managed.