
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the deployment of Adetola John as the new Accountant-General of the State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO).
The redeployment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General/Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Muritala.
According to an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, the Governor approved the redeployment of Adetola from the Office of the State Auditor-General, where he previously served as the State Auditor-General.
The redeployment, according to the circular, takes immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.
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The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, while wishing Adetola success in his new role, urged all stakeholders to accord the circular the necessary publicity and cooperation to ensure a seamless transition.
According to Agoro, the strategic redeployment underscores the State Government’s commitment to maintaining efficiency, accountability, and continuity in public financial management.