Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has returned former Accountant-General, Mrs Titilayo Olayinka, to the position just 24 hours after her retirement from the state civil service.
Olayinka, who attained the compulsory retirement age of 60, retired on Monday after serving as Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary.
The governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, announced her fresh appointment in a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.
“With the appointment, Ekiti State has joined other states, including Enugu, Osun and Akwa Ibom, that have engaged seasoned retired accountants general to head the important office of Accountant General of the state, while other states like Kwara, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and Katsina have sourced professionals outside the civil service to man their respective offices of State Accountant General,” he stated.
Olayinka previously served as the state Accountant-General between November 2019 and August 24, 2026, before reaching the mandatory retirement age.
Oyebode explained that her reappointment was based on her experience and record in managing the state’s finances, noting that she would be expected to contribute her expertise in accounting, auditing, procurement, project management and expenditure control.
The governor also tasked her with establishing a training programme to strengthen the professional skills of accountants working across the state civil service.
“A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Mrs Olayinka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration. She has extensive experience in the private sector, public sector and international development.
“She is widely credited for her strategic contributions to Ekiti State’s improved standing in accountability, transparency and fiscal management over the past six years and the attendant positive outcomes recognised by reputable bodies and institutions.
“These include, among others, Ekiti State’s number one ranking in the BudgIT State Fiscal Transparency League for Q2, Q3 and Q4 2024 and Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 2025. The state was also adjudged one of the leading states in both local government budget transparency and the Subnational Audit Efficacy Index by PLSI. The state was also rated among the top 10 states in the federation that published detailed and accessible budget information for all its Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
“These recognitions reflect strong competence, transparency, effective auditing processes and prudent financial management,” the SA Media said.
Oyebode added that the governor congratulated Olayinka on her return to office and urged her to continue serving the state with dedication.
He also acknowledged her previous contributions to Ekiti State and expressed confidence in her ability to perform effectively in the new assignment.
