Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
The leadership and members of Eko Club International have extended their heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the occasion of his 59th birthday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the club commends Governor Sanwo-Olu for his selfless service and boundless energy in steering Lagos towards greatness.
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In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Hon. Chief Saheed Adebowale Olushi, President of the Club, Eko Club International praised the governor’s visionary leadership and his commitment to the progress, prosperity, and profound impact on Lagos.
Born on June 25, 1965, Governor Sanwo-Olu holds a B.Sc in Surveying and an MBA from the University of Lagos. He also studied at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, London Business School, and Lagos Business School.
He began his banking career at Lead Merchant Bank, United Bank for Africa, and First Inland Bank, holding various senior positions. He chaired Baywatch Group Limited and First Class Group Limited and served on the boards of the DFID/DEEPEN Fund and Caverton Offshore Service Group, Plc.
Entering politics in 2003, he served as a Special Adviser, acting commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, and commissioner for Commerce and Industry. He later became commissioner for Establishments, Training, and Pensions and Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation.
While working on this capacity, Sanwo-Olu’s notable achievements include overseeing BPE privatization projects, establishing the Lagos Security Trust Fund, and directing the LAGBUS System and the Control and Command Centre.
He was elected governor of Lagos State in 2019 on the platform of All Progressive Congress APC after a landslide victory over his closest opponent, Jimi Agbaje of the People’s Democratic Party PDP.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Swearing-in Ceremony in 2019.
He was re-elected on March 18, 2023, this time defeating Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party LP and Abdul-Azeez Adeniran of the People’s Democratic Party PDP.
As governor of Lagos State, Governor Sanwo-Olu has been instrumental in advancing infrastructure projects, including the Lagos Blue Line rail and the Red Line lane.
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Additionally, he has implemented various initiatives to improve public health, education, and security, significantly enhancing the quality of life for Lagos residents.
His proactive efforts during the COVID-19 outbreak and his ongoing work to contain the recent cholera outbreak have distinguished him as one of the foremost governors in the country.
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