The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola as the substantive Auditor-General of Lagos State following the consideration and approval of her screening report during plenary.

The confirmation was granted on Monday, November 9, 2026, after her nomination by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Following the approval, the Speaker of the Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Mrs. Adenike Oshinowo, to forward the resolution to the governor for his assent.

Tayo-Makanjuola’s confirmation followed her earlier appointment as Acting State Auditor-General on July 28, 2026.

Before her nomination, she served as the Head of the Directorate of Government Accounts, where she was involved in public financial management and government accounting operations.

She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo.

She is also a Fellow and member of several professional organisations, 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 Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (CFIP), United States.

Her professional background also includes extensive experience in financial management, public sector accounting and auditing.

The Office of the State Auditor-General described her confirmation as recognition of her professional experience, qualifications and capacity to provide effective leadership in the management of public sector auditing.

The office further reaffirmed its commitment to supporting her administration in strengthening accountability, promoting transparency and ensuring prudent management of public resources across Lagos State.

As the substantive Auditor-General, Tayo-Makanjuola is expected to oversee the auditing of government accounts and strengthen financial accountability within the state’s public institutions.