Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated Nigerian music legend, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as he marks his 80th birthday. In a goodwill message, the governor described King Sunny Ade as a true icon whose music has taken Nigerian culture to audiences around the world while making significant…
In New York, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, participated in discussions on Africa’s growth and development hosted by the Aliko Dangote Foundation. The discussions focused on industrial capacity, artificial intelligence and the vast potential of Africa’s young population, highlighting how Lagos’ development efforts connect with broader opportunities across the continent. Governor Sanwo-Olu said…
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations across the state, charging them to identify young talents early, develop them professionally and create pathways for athletes to compete and succeed at the highest levels. The new leadership has been urged to strengthen grassroots sports development while promoting transparency, accountability and regular competitions…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been named recipient of the 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA. The award, presented by the Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF), follows a selection process that recognised the developmental achievements and transformation recorded in Lagos State under Sanwo-Olu’s administration. According to a letter from the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reviewed the readiness of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sanwo-Olu said he visited the party’s presidential and gubernatorial campaign offices to assess preparations as the political journey towards 2027 gathers momentum. He noted that the campaign committee was already working on strategies and…
The Lagos State Government has honoured 506 officers of the Unified Local Government Service for their dedication and years of service to the state. Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the event, Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat commended the awardees for their dedication, perseverance, commitment and professionalism over the years. The officers were recognised at the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned a newly constructed 120-room Ibis Hotel in Lekki Phase I, describing the investment as a demonstration of growing investor confidence in Lagos. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said the hotel’s opening reflects confidence in Lagos, Nigeria’s economy and…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the Governing Council and leadership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) during a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina. The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to engage on issues of professional development, good governance and economic growth in Lagos State.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today inspected the newly constructed Alakija Bridge following a viral video showing suspected vandals attempting to damage part of the bridge. The Governor commended security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KORRECT), Task Force and…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for financial institutions to thrive, describing the sector as a critical driver of economic growth in Lagos and across Nigeria. The governor made this known while receiving the President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr….
