Governor of Lagos State

The governor of Lagos State is the head of government of Lagos State in Nigeria. The governor leads the executive branch of the Lagos State Government. This position places its holder in leadership of the state with command authority over the state affairs. The Governor is frequently described to be the number one citizen of the state. Article II of the Constitution of Nigeria vests the executive power of the state in the governor and charges him with the execution of state law, alongside the responsibility of appointing state executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers subject to the approval of the Assembly members.

Governor of Lagos State
Flag of Lagos State
Incumbent
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
since 29 May 2019 (2019-05-29)
Executive Branch of the Lagos State Government
StyleHis Excellency
Type
Member ofLagos State Executive Council
ResidenceLagos House
SeatIkeja
AppointerDirect popular election or via succession from deputy governorship
Term lengthFour years
renewable once
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Nigeria
Formation27 May 1967 (1967-05-27)
First holderMobolaji Johnson
DeputyDeputy Governor of Lagos State
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