Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (born 25 June 1965) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the governor of Lagos State since 2019.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
15th Governor of Lagos State
Assumed office
29 May 2019
DeputyObafemi Hamzat
Preceded byAkinwunmi Ambode
Personal details
Born
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

(1965-06-25) 25 June 1965
Lagos, Nigeria
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
SpouseIbijoke Carrena
Children2
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Politician
  • banker
Website

He became governor under the platform of the All Progressives Congress after contesting and unexpectedly winning the APC gubernatorial primaries against incumbent governor, Akinwunmi Ambode in October 2018. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, London Business School, Lagos Business School and the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Before his gubernatorial ambition, he was the managing director and CEO of Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC).

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