Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the reappointment of Mrs. Titilayo Olarike Olayinka as the Accountant General of Ekiti State, with immediate effect.
The appointment came barely 24 hours after Mrs. Olayinka retired from the State Civil Service on Sunday, August 24, 2026, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
In a statement issued by the Office of the Governor, the administration said the decision underscores Governor Oyebanji’s commitment to retaining highly competent professionals in strategic positions as preparations for his second term gather momentum.
Mrs. Olayinka served meritoriously as Accountant General/Permanent Secretary from November 28, 2019 to August 24, 2026.
“Mrs. Olayinka is widely credited for her strategic contributions to Ekiti State’s improved standing in accountability, transparency and fiscal management over the past six years,” the statement said.
Under her watch, Ekiti State recorded significant recognitions in public finance management. These include:
– Number 1 ranking in the BudgIT State Fiscal Transparency League for Q2, Q3, Q4 2024 and Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 2025,
– Recognition as one of the leading states in Local Government Budget Transparency and *Subnational Audit Efficacy Index by the Public and Private Development Centre, PLSI
– Rating among the top 10 states in the Federation for publishing detailed and accessible budget information for all 16 LGAs and LCDAs
The statement noted that the recognitions reflect strong competence, transparency, effective auditing processes, and prudent financial management.
Governor Oyebanji has mandated the new Accountant General to immediately design and implement a comprehensive training programme for accountants across the State Civil Service to enhance professional capacity and institutional knowledge.
With the reappointment, Ekiti joins Enugu, Osun and Akwa Ibom states that have retained retired Accountants General to head the office. Other states including Kwara, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and Katsina have sourced professionals outside the civil service for the same role.
Mrs. Olayinka is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, FCA, and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, ACTI. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA.
She became a Chartered Accountant in May 1993 and was admitted as a Fellow of ICAN in 2006. An alumna of Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti; Achievers University, Owo; and Ondo State University, Akungba Akoko, she brings extensive experience in accounting, auditing, project management, expenditure control, and procurement.
Her career spans the private sector, public service, and international development. She previously worked with reputable accounting firms and served as Accountant with Owena Mass Transportation Company, Akure in February 1992. She was Group Internal Auditor/Chief Accountant at Ondo State Investment Holding Company between January 1998 and March 1999.
Between April 1999 and 2003, she served as State Programme Accountant for UNDP. She also held senior accounting positions in the Ministry of Health, Ekiti State Project Financial Management Unit – World Bank, Ministry of Information, and SUBEB, before rising to Deputy Accountant General and later Accountant General/Permanent Secretary in November 2019.
Governor Oyebanji, while congratulating Mrs. Olayinka, urged her to continue to serve with greater distinction and dedication. He commended her for her meritorious service to the state.
