Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has nominated Dr. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola for appointment as the Acting State Auditor-General, pending confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
It also noted that she was honoured with the Distinguished Woman of Peace and Honour Award by the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre “in recognition of her outstanding contributions to society.”
Expressing confidence in her ability to lead the office, the statement read, “The Management and Staff of the Office of the State Auditor-General congratulate Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola on her well-deserved nomination and express confidence in her ability to provide visionary leadership that will further strengthen accountability, transparency, and excellence in public sector auditing across Lagos State.”
The office also appreciated Sanwo-Olu for the nomination.
“The Office also appreciates His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, for his confidence in Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola’s capacity to lead the Office and advance the State’s commitment to good governance and prudent management of public resources,” the statement added.
. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola for appointment as the Acting State Auditor-General, pending confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The nomination was announced in Circular No. CIR/HOS/’26/052 dated July 28, 2026, issued by the Office of the Head of Service, according to a statement released by the Lagos State Government.
According to the statement, the appointment takes effect from July 28, 2026.
Prior to her nomination, Tayo-Makanjuola served as the Head of the Government Accounts Directorate.
The statement read, “Before her nomination for the appointment, Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola served as the Head of Directorate, Government Accounts, where she distinguished herself through exceptional professionalism, integrity, and dedication to public financial management.”
Born on September 20, 1974, in Ikate-Elegushi, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, Tayo-Makanjuola holds a Doctor of Business Administration in International Business from Lagos State University, Ojo; a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology; a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; Higher National Diploma and National Diploma in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro; and an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Criminal Intelligence from the University of Lagos.
The government added that she is a Fellow and member of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Directors and the Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals.
It also noted that she was honoured with the Distinguished Woman of Peace and Honour Award by the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre “in recognition of her outstanding contributions to society.”
Expressing confidence in her ability to lead the office, the statement read, “The Management and Staff of the Office of the State Auditor-General congratulate Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola on her well-deserved nomination and express confidence in her ability to provide visionary leadership that will further strengthen accountability, transparency, and excellence in public sector auditing across Lagos State.”
The office also appreciated Sanwo-Olu for the nomination.
“The Office also appreciates His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, for his confidence in Dr. Tayo-Makanjuola’s capacity to lead the Office and advance the State’s commitment to good governance and prudent management of public resources,” the statement added.