A Nigerian Bola Oyetunji has been appointed as the auditor-general of New South Wales state in Australia.
Oyetunji’s appointment by Premier Chris Minns will take effect in April, the state government said in a statement.
“Mr Oyetunji was appointed following a merit-based recruitment process,” the statement said.
Before his appointment, Oyetunji was the group executive director – Financial Statements Audit Service Group and the group head of the Systems Assurance and Data Analytics Group at the Australian National Audit Office.
“Under Mr Oyetunji, the Audit Office will continue to ensure public money is used to achieve the best outcomes for NSW,” Premier Minns said.
“I’d like to thank outgoing Auditor-General Margaret Crawford PSM for her work over the past eight years, including the many significant reviews conducted by her and her team.”
Minns explained that Oyetunji’s extensive experience across all levels of government will be valued highly in his new role.
“Being appointed as the next Auditor-General for NSW is a great honour,” Oyetunji said.
“I am committed to the integrity and independence required of the role in holding government and state agencies accountable for how they govern and use resources under their management. I look forward to serving the NSW Parliament in this capacity.”
