Sanwo-Olu nominates Tayo-Makanjuola as acting Lagos auditor-general
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has nominated Dr. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola for appointment as the acting state auditor-general, subject to confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The nomination was conveyed in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service and takes effect from July 28, 2026.
Before her nomination, Tayo-Makanjuola served as head of the Directorate of Government Accounts, where she oversaw public financial management and government accounting functions.
The development was announced in a statement by the Office of the State Auditor-General, which described her as a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in public sector administration.
Born in Ikate-Elegushi, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, the 51-year-old Tayo-Makanjuola holds a Doctor of Business Administration in International Business from Lagos State University, an MBA in Human Resource Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, and a postgraduate diploma in Financial Management from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University. She also earned Higher National Diploma and National Diploma certificates in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
She is a fellow and member of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), and the Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (CFIP-USA).
The Office of the State Auditor-General congratulated Tayo-Makanjuola on her nomination, expressing confidence that she would provide leadership to strengthen accountability, transparency and excellence in public sector auditing.
The office also appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu for what it described as his confidence in her ability to advance prudent financial management and good governance in Lagos State.
