The Lagos State Government has announced the appointment of Adetola, Muyiwa John as the state’s new Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office.
The appointment was confirmed via the government’s official Facebook page on Tuesday in a statement titled, “Sanwo-Olu approves redeployment of Mr. Adetola, Muyiwa John as new State Accountant-General.”
“The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the deployment of Mr. Adetola, Muyiwa John, as the new Accountant-General of the State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO),” the statement read.
The redeployment comes following the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Muritala.
According to the statement, an official circular from the Office of the Head of Service indicated that Adetola has been moved from his previous role as State Auditor-General to take on his new responsibilities. The redeployment took immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.
The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, congratulated Adetola on his new role and urged all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and public awareness of the circular.
The government described the move as strategic, highlighting that it reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to efficiency, accountability, and continuity in public financial management.
