According to reports, the account, which is said to be used for the payment of workers' salaries, has been placed on "Post No Debit" status by the anti-graft agency.
The development came hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the EFCC was planning to freeze the state's accounts, as well as those of top government officials.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the reported action as an attempt to cripple government activities ahead of the governorship election.
Adeleke insisted there was no legal basis for freezing the state government's accounts, arguing that the EFCC lacks the statutory authority to take such action.
A source within the state government confirmed the development, saying:
"I can confirm that the state government account has been frozen by the EFCC. It is no longer an allegation. The governor will address the press shortly to update the public on the situation."
As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not issued an official statement on the alleged freezing of the account.
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