Lagos State Appoints Adetola John as New Accountant-General

The Lagos State Government has officially announced the appointment of Adetola Muyiwa John as the new Accountant-General of the state. This decision was approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and communicated through a statement on the state government's official Facebook page on Tuesday.

The appointment follows the statutory retirement of the previous Accountant-General, Dr. Abiodun Muritala.

According to an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, the redeployment of Adetola John will take immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026. The statement, which was signed by Bode Agoro, the Head of Service, expressed wishes for Adetola's success in his new role and urged stakeholders to cooperate for a seamless transition.

This strategic redeployment underscores the state government's commitment to maintaining efficiency in public financial management.