Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician serving as Governor of Lagos State. He began his first term in May 2019 and was inaugurated for a second term in May 2023.

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About Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Profile information current to 2026-08-22.

Nigeria · Politician

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Known for: Lagos State governance; Nigerian electoral politics
Country: Nigeria

Politician

At a glance

Sanwo-Olu has served as Governor of Lagos State since 29 May 2019.
Before becoming governor, he held several Lagos State government positions and led the Lagos State Property Development Corporation.
He was inaugurated for a second term in May 2023, and the Supreme Court affirmed his re-election in January 2024.
His background includes university training in surveying and management and a private-sector career in banking.

Education and professional background

Born in Lagos State on 25 June 1965, Sanwo-Olu earned a bachelor's degree in Surveying and Geo-Informatics and an MBA in Management from the University of Lagos. Institutional and party biographies also list executive education or alumni links with Harvard Kennedy School, London Business School and Lagos Business School. Before entering senior public office, he worked in the private sector, including banking, and those biographies state that he retired from banking as a general manager.

Lagos public-service career

Sanwo-Olu entered Lagos State public service in 2003 as Special Adviser to the Deputy Governor on Corporate Matters. He subsequently served as acting Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, and Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions. In 2016, he was appointed chief executive officer of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation, according to a Lagos State University biography.

Governorship and electoral record

Sanwo-Olu began his first term as Governor of Lagos State on 29 May 2019 after winning that year's gubernatorial election. He was re-elected in March 2023 and inaugurated for a second term on 29 May 2023. Following appeals challenging the result, Nigeria's Supreme Court affirmed his election victory on 12 January 2024.

Administration framework

Lagos State government communications describe T.H.E.M.E.S.+ as the development agenda of the Sanwo-Olu administration. This characterization reflects the administration's stated policy framework and does not constitute an independent assessment of implementation or policy outcomes.

Timeline

1965-06-25 Born in Lagos State, Nigeria.
2003 Entered Lagos State public service as Special Adviser to the Deputy Governor on Corporate Matters.
2016 Appointed chief executive officer of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation, according to the Lagos State University biography.
2019-05-29 Began his first term as Governor of Lagos State following the 2019 gubernatorial election.
2023-05-29 Inaugurated for a second term as Governor of Lagos State after his re-election in March 2023.
2024-01-12 The Supreme Court affirmed his 2023 election victory.

Additional verified details

Current context

Babajide Sanwo-Olu is serving as Governor of Lagos State. A Lagos State government portal and a May 2026 State House release identify him in this office; the status should be rechecked for later updates.
The All Progressives Congress lists him as Lagos State Governor under the party. Political affiliation is time-sensitive and is supported here by the party's member profile.
Lagos State government communications described T.H.E.M.E.S.+ as the Sanwo-Olu administration's development agenda. This reflects the administration's stated policy framework and is not an independent assessment of implementation or impact.

Biographical facts

He was born on 25 June 1965 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Surveying and Geo-Informatics and an MBA in Management from the University of Lagos.
Institutional and party biographies list executive education or alumni status at Harvard Kennedy School, London Business School and Lagos Business School.
Before holding senior political office, he worked in the private sector, including banking; institutional and party biographies state that he retired from banking as a general manager.
Before becoming governor, he held Lagos State roles including Special Adviser on Corporate Matters, acting Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, and Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions.
Nigeria's Supreme Court affirmed his 2023 Lagos governorship election victory on 12 January 2024 after appeals challenging the result.

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Affiliations associated with Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Lagos State Government Governor of Lagos State 2019-05-29–present
All Progressives Congress Member present
Lagos State Property Development Corporation Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer 2016