The Lagos State Government has announced the redeployment of Mr. Adetola Muyiwa John as the new Accountant-General of the state, following the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Muritala, as part of ongoing administrative adjustments within the state’s public financial management system.
The development was disclosed on Tuesday through the state government’s official Facebook handle in a statement titled “Sanwo-Olu approves redeployment of Mr. Adetola, Muyiwa John as new State Accountant-General,” confirming that Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu approved the appointment.
“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 government explained that the redeployment became necessary following the statutory retirement of Dr. Abiodun Muritala, who previously served as Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office.
It further stated that an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service confirmed that Adetola was redeployed from the Office of the State Auditor-General, where he served as the State Auditor-General prior to the new assignment.
“The redeployment, according to the circular, takes immediate effect from Monday, March 2, 2026,” the statement noted.
The Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, while wishing the new Accountant-General success in his new role, urged all stakeholders to support the transition process.
He called on relevant officials and institutions “to accord the circular the necessary publicity and cooperation to ensure a seamless transition.”
The statement described the redeployment as a strategic administrative decision, emphasising that the move reflects the state government’s commitment to sustaining efficiency, accountability, and continuity in public financial management within Lagos State’s treasury operations.
