Babajide Sanwo-Olu
About the Office of Governor
Nigerian state governors are the chief executives of the country's 36 states. Each governor is elected directly by the people of their state to a four-year term, renewable once under the 1999 Constitution. The governor implements state laws, manages the state budget, oversees the state civil service and coordinates local government activities. Governors chair the State Executive Council and represent their state on the National Council of State, working alongside the President on issues of national importance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current governor of Lagos State?
Babajide Sanwo-Olu is the current Executive Governor of Lagos State, having been elected through Nigeria's gubernatorial election process. The governor serves a four-year term and is the chief executive of the state government.
When was Babajide Sanwo-Olu born?
Babajide Sanwo-Olu was born on 25 June 1965, which makes he 61 years old.
Where is Babajide Sanwo-Olu from?
Babajide Sanwo-Olu hails from Surulere Local Government Area in Lagos State, located in Nigeria's South-West geopolitical zone.
What religion does Babajide Sanwo-Olu practise?
Babajide Sanwo-Olu is a Christian. Religion is not a constitutional requirement for the office of governor in Nigeria, but it often informs the cultural context of leadership in different regions.
What does a Nigerian state governor do?
A state governor is the chief executive of one of Nigeria's 36 states. The governor implements state laws, manages the state budget, appoints state commissioners, supervises the state civil service and coordinates with the 774 local government areas. Governors serve four-year terms and can be re-elected once.
Government of Lagos State
- House of Reps
- 22 members — listed on the Lagos State page