Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Nigerian politician (born 1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu[1] (born 25 June 1965)[2][3][4] is a Nigerian politician who has served as the governor of Lagos State since 2019.[5]
Quick Facts 15th Governor of Lagos State, Deputy ...
Babajide Sanwo-Olu | |
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15th Governor of Lagos State | |
Assumed office 29 May 2019 | |
Deputy | Obafemi Hamzat |
Preceded by | Akinwunmi Ambode |
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Born | Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu[1] (1965-06-25) 25 June 1965 (age 58)[2][3][4] Lagos, Nigeria |
Political party | All Progressives Congress |
Spouse | Ibijoke Carrena |
Children | 2 |
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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.[6][7] 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).[8][9][10]