From John Silas
Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of Mrs.Titilayo Olarike Olayinka, as the new Accountant General of the State.
The appointment, which is with immediate effect, came barely 24 hours after her retirement as Accountant General/ Permanent Secretary in the State Civil Service, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
Mrs Olayinka served meritoriously as Accountant General of the State between November 28, 2019 and August 24, 2026.
Her appointment underscores Governor Oyebanji’s resolve to engage highly competent hands to man strategic positions as preparations for his second term administration garther momentum.
A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), and Associate member, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI), Mrs. Olayinka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). She has extensive experience in the private sector, public sector and international development.
She is widely credited for her strategic contributions to Ekiti State’s improved standing in accountability, transparency and fiscal management over the past six years and the attendant positive outcomes recognized by reputable bodies and institutions.
This include, among others, Ekiti State’s Number one ranking in the BudgIT State Fiscal Transparency League for Q2, Q3, Q4 2024 and Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 2025. The State was also adjudged one of the leading states in both local government budget transparency as well as Subnational Audit Efficacy Index by PLSI. The State was also rated among the top 10 states in the Federation that published detailed and accessible budget information for all its local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
These recognitions reflect strong competence, transparency, effective auditing processes, and prudent financial management.
Olayinka, in her new role, has the mandate of the Governor to set up a comprehensive training programme for accountants across the State Civil Service, aimed at enhancing professional capacity.
With the appointment, Ekiti State has joined other states, including Enugu, Osun and Akwa Ibom, that have engaged seasoned retired Accountants General to head the important office of Accountant General of the State, while other states like Kwara, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and Katsina have sourced professionals outside the civil service to man their respective offices of State Accountant General.
