Babajide Sanwo-olu

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (born 25 June, 1965) is a Nigerian politician who serves as the governor of Lagos State since 2019.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. Quotes We want to still be able to retain them as Nigerians back home but give them the global opportunity, that they all seek to benefit from. The governance of Lagos is not a trial and error, you need to hit the ground running. If you have an emergency at 3 am, who would you call, what are your chances? Will you call a man that has the experience that has gone through the trenches before, that lives with it, that understands what the issues are and that appreciates what challenge you have even at that 3am? Or will you leave your chance to a man who does not know where the dial is and does not know what the issue of governance is? Babajide Sanwo-olu speaks on the importance of experience in leadership Let’s continue to invest in areas where the lives of the people will be impacted. Let’s continue to support the poorest of the poor in our system. Sanwo-Olu urges states to invest in people-oriented projects Let’s use technology to help us situate some of these challenges so that we are not giving what is not supposed to be given to the wrong sets of people. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/street-re-naming-draws-concern-in-lagos/ They need to understand the world they live in. They should not give excuses or reasons why they cannot succeed. They should embrace the opportunities before them and run with them. On youths to remain resilient despite economic challenges. You do not need absolute clarity or certainty to take the next step. More important is faith. New ground is broken by people willing to act without full knowledge or certainty, knowing that what matters most is the willingness to press forward, learn fast and adapt. Emphasizing that success requires courage, faith and persistence rather than absolute certainty. Life rewards the people who rise fastest after failing, not those who wallow in self-pity. Sometimes failure teaches you to try again; other times it teaches you to choose a different path. On experiences shaping leadership philosophy. Government adopts what is proven. Do not come with a pitch; come with a pilot. Demonstrate results, measure outcomes and document them. On young innovators and entrepreneurs to engage government with practical, evidence-based solutions rather than ideas alone. It is a humbling experience and another call for us to continue to serve. We must lead with the fear of God, understanding that people are watching us and that we are expected to provide good examples for younger generations. Describing leadership as sacred opportunity anchored in intergrity, accountability and selfless service. External links Category:1965 births Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Living people