Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Adetola John as the new Accountant-General of Lagos State and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office (STO).
The appointment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Muritala, marking a new chapter in the state’s financial administration.
According to an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Adetola was redeployed from the Office of the State Auditor-General, where he previously served as State Auditor-General. The redeployment takes immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.
The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, congratulated Adetola on his new role and called on all stakeholders to provide the necessary support and cooperation to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
Agoro noted that the strategic redeployment reflects the state government’s continued commitment to strengthening efficiency, accountability, and continuity in public financial management — key pillars in sustaining fiscal discipline and transparent governance across Lagos State.
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