Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Today, I commissioned several projects in Agboyi-Ketu and Bariga LCDAs, facilitated by Hon. Dele Osinowo and Hon. Kolade Alabi. In Agboyi-Ketu, we opened the Otunba Bushura Alebiosu Multipurpose Building, a new primary school, an ICT Hub, the Oba Taiwo Adesegun Lamina Sports…

Today, we launched the Produce for Lagos programme alongside a ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund. This initiative ensures we are taking concrete steps to make Lagos, and Nigeria as a whole, more food secure, more self-reliant, and better positioned to grow our agricultural…

I received the DG of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Mr. Olugbile Holloway, and his senior management team at Lagos House, Marina today. We had a conversation about preserving our rich cultural heritage and how Lagos can continue to play a key role in that…

Today, I unveiled the Lagos State Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy Roadmap, a milestone that reflects our firm commitment to gender equity and inclusive growth. This roadmap is a practical plan built around the lived experiences of women across Lagos, from entrepreneurs…

This weekend, we were in Monaco experiencing the E1 Racing Championship. It was a good reminder of how innovation, determination, and bold ideas can come together to create something truly groundbreaking. I’m proud to share that Lagos will become the first African city to host…

Yesterday marked 25 years since the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, was established on July 15, 2000. I want to congratulate everyone who has ever worn the LASTMA uniform, past and present. Your dedication, courage, and resilience have helped shape the agency…

Congratulations to Maryam Lawal on her exceptional performance at the Nigerian Law School. She was named the Best Graduating Female Student and the Second Overall Best Student nationwide. She also received eight awards, including one for Corporate Law Practice. Maryam is a…

Today in Daura, we bid a final farewell and laid to rest former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was wholly devoted to the service of our great nation. In this moment of grief, my wife, Ibijoke, and I, along with the entire government and people of Lagos State,…

Today, I joined others in paying my last respects to His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland. His presence anchored the community for generations, and his legacy will continue to guide it. Although Oba Adetona’s passing is a great loss, the values…

Today has been a deeply painful one. We’ve lost two giants, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Kabiyesi Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona was more than a monarch, he was a pillar. For 65 years, he guided Ijebuland with wisdom and…

On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the people and government of Lagos State, I mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, one of Nigeria’s most prominent military and political leaders. He was a courageous, disciplined, respected and passionate leader. His commitment to…

Happy birthday to Professor Wole Soyinka, a rare mind, a fearless voice, and our national treasure. Your words have shaped thought and inspired courage across generations. As someone who admires the power of ideas and leadership rooted in principle, I consider it a privilege to…

Dear Lagosians, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all Lagosians who came out today to perform their civic duty in the local government elections. Your peaceful conduct, sense of responsibility, and turnout across polling units have once again demonstrated the true spirit…

This morning, my wife, Ibijoke, and I voted at St. Stephen Primary School, Okepopo, Lagos Island. Our local government elections affect our daily lives in very real ways, things like roads, waste collection, markets, and schools. The people we elect today will be making…

Today, I welcomed the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos, Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, on a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina. It was a good opportunity to connect and reaffirm our shared commitment to road safety and the wellbeing of all…

My dear Lagosians, The local government elections will take place tomorrow (July 12, 2025). I call on all eligible voters across the state to come out in large numbers to participate in the exercise. The local government is the closest tier of government to the people and plays…

Today, I was at Ikosi-Isheri with the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima along with leaders of our party, the APC, to commission the new Senator Oluremi Tinubu Ikosi Primary Healthcare…

Today, I attended the second edition of the Invest Lagos Summit and had the opportunity to connect with individuals from various sectors, including local and international businesses, investors, and representatives from foreign trade missions in Nigeria. The summit is part of…

Today in Rio, I joined His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a bilateral meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Alongside a few of my fellow governors and ministers from the Federal Executive Council, we met at the Copacabana Forte for discussions…