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Babajide Sanwo-Olu
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| 15th Governor of Lagos State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2019 |
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| Deputy | Obafemi Hamzat |
| Preceded by | Akinwunmi Ambode |
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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
25 June 1965 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Ibijoke Carrena |
| Children | 4 |
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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu was born on June 25, 1965. He is a Nigerian politician. Since 2019, he has been the governor of Lagos State, a very important state in Nigeria. He belongs to the All Progressives Congress (APC) political party.
Before becoming governor, he was in charge of a government agency. This agency is called the Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC). It helps build and manage buildings in Lagos. He also studied at several well-known schools. These include the University of Lagos and the London Business School.
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu's Education
Babajide Sanwo-Olu started his schooling at Government Demonstration School in Surulere. He then finished his secondary education at Ijebu-Ife Grammar School. This school is in Ogun State.
He earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Surveying. He also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. He got this from the University of Lagos. He also attended other famous schools. These include the John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Lagos Business School.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM). He is also a fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (NITAD).
Sanwo-Olu's Career Journey
Early Work in Banking
Sanwo-Olu began his career in banking. From 1994 to 1997, he worked at Lead Merchant Bank. He was a treasurer there. After that, he worked at the United Bank for Africa. There, he managed foreign money markets.
Later, he moved to First Inland Bank, Plc. This bank is now called First City Monument Bank. He worked as a deputy general manager. He also became the chairman of two companies: Baywatch Group Limited and First Class Group Limited.
Working for the Government
Sanwo-Olu started working for the government in 2003. His first role was as a special adviser. He advised on corporate matters to the deputy governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro. Then, he became the acting Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget. He held this role until 2007.
In 2007, Governor Bola Tinubu made him the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry. After the 2007 elections, Governor Babatunde Fashola gave him a new role. He became the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions. In 2016, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode appointed Sanwo-Olu. He became the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC).
He helped manage projects for the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). He also helped create the Lagos Security Trust Fund. The LAGBUS System and the Control & Command Centre in Alausa Ikeja also started with his help.
Becoming Governor of Lagos State
On September 16, 2018, Sanwo-Olu announced his plan. He wanted to become the governor of Lagos State. He ran with the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. Many important politicians in Lagos supported him. This led to Obafemi Hamzat stepping out of the race.
Sanwo-Olu won the APC party election on October 2, 2018. On January 8, 2019, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and others showed their support for Sanwo-Olu. He won the 2019 Lagos State gubernatorial election on March 9, 2019. He defeated his main opponent, Jimi Agbaje.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu became the 15th governor of Lagos State. He was officially sworn in on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. The ceremony took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos Island.
He was re-elected as governor in the 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial election on March 18. He won against Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party. He also won against AbdulAzeez Olajide ‘Jandor’ Adediran of the Peoples Democratic Party. Other candidates challenged his re-election. But the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal confirmed his victory. This happened on September 25, 2023.
Key Achievements as Governor
As governor, Sanwo-Olu has worked on many projects. These projects help develop Lagos State. He has overseen a lot of road construction. These roads are in major areas across Lagos State.
In 2020, he asked for the statue of Fela Kuti to be moved. It was moved from Allen Avenue in Ikeja. This was done to help traffic flow better in that area. Also in 2020, he opened the Oshodi - Abule-Egba BRT Lane. This is a special lane for fast buses.
Awards and Recognition
Sanwo-Olu has received several awards during his career. Some of these include:
- Platinum award from the Lagos State Public Service Club.
- 2009 Best in Human Capital Development award from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
- Merit award from the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria.
- Merit award from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Nigeria (CIPMN).
- Merit Award from the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).
- LSDPC Impactful Leadership and Recognition Award.
- Media Nite-Out Award for Best Governor of the Year (2020).
Personal Life
Babajide Sanwo-Olu is married to Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
See also
In Spanish: Babajide Sanwo-Olu para niños
- List of Yoruba people
- List of governors of Lagos State
