Lagos Is the Yoruba United States Leading Nigeria’s Progress – Sanwo-Olu

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Lagos State as a “Yoruba United States” that continues to set the pace for Nigeria’s growth and development.

Eko Hot Blog reports that he made the remark while speaking at the South West Citizen Government Engagement Summit held in Akure on Wednesday.

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The event brought together governors, traditional rulers, and business leaders from across the South West to discuss governance, regional cooperation, and development.

Sanwo-Olu said:

“I stand here not only as a humble leader among the South West governors, but also as the governor of the largest population in our country, the economic and commercial nerve centre of our nation, the state of aquatic splendour — a state that houses almost every tribe, religion, and race. But more importantly, a Yoruba United States that continues to reimagine and set the pace for our country.”

In a post shared on his social media pages, the governor urged the South West to once again lead Nigeria’s renewal through unity, shared vision, and real collaboration across its states and communities.

He noted that with the creation of the South West Development Commission, championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and supported by the National Assembly, the region now has a platform to plan and deliver regional progress similar to that achieved during the era of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

According to Sanwo-Olu, President Tinubu’s reforms are restoring confidence and stability in the country, as the economy grows, investments return, and the future looks brighter.

“For us in Lagos, this progress opens new doors for projects like the Fourth Mainland Bridge, the Green Line, and the Lekki International Airport. With stronger investor confidence, these initiatives will transform lives and strengthen our economy,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu added that the South West must lead Nigeria’s rebirth, driven by innovation, unity, and the courage that once defined its people.

The governor’s remarks drew wide praise on social media, where several users commended his speech and called for concrete actions to empower the Yoruba people in Lagos.

An X user, @AKakanfo, wrote:

“Lagos State is the United States of the Yoruba race. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, I have criticised you before, but I am impressed with your brilliant submission today. This is the kind of speech that will make Yoruba nationalists defend our leaders without collecting a dime. Lagos must be jealously protected. God bless Yorubaland. God bless Nigeria.”

Another user, @Balogun_Iyanda, commented:

“Sanwo-Olu has not yet earned my flowers until he follows his words with action by making policies that empower the Yoruba people in Lagos before his term ends.”

A third user, @Temmyman_, added:

“We are not asking for much. Our politicians should just think Yoruba first and defend our ethnic identity with native intelligence.”