Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Muyiwa John Adetola as the state’s new Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office, the state’s chief financial officer role. The appointment, which takes immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026, follows the statutory retirement of the previous holder, Abiodun Muritala.
The announcement was communicated via an official circular from the Office of the Head of Service and published on the Lagos State Government’s verified social media channels. The circular, signed by Head of Service Mr. Bode Agoro, details Adetola’s reassignment from his prior position as State Auditor-General.
This internal redeployment places Adetola, a career state administrator, at the helm of the State Treasury Office. That office is responsible for managing Lagos State’s public finances, including budgeting, revenue collection, and expenditure control. His previous role as State Auditor-General involved auditing state government accounts, providing him with familiarity with internal financial processes and compliance.
In the statement, Head of Service Agoro extended best wishes to Adetola and called on all government ministries, departments, and agencies to cooperate fully to ensure a seamless transition. The statement framed the move as strategic, stating it “demonstrates the State Government’s commitment to ensuring efficiency, accountability, and continuity in public financial management.”
The appointment underscores a continuity approach in Lagos State’s fiscal administration, promoting an internal candidate with extensive experience in state financial oversight. As Accountant-General, Adetola now leads the team responsible for the day-to-day management of the state’s treasury, a critical function for Nigeria’s largest economic hub. His immediate priorities will include maintaining fiscal discipline, overseeing the implementation of the state budget, and ensuring transparent financial reporting as the state progresses with its developmental agenda.
