May 14, 2026

Sanwo-Olu sworn-in as Lagos state Governor

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh

Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu was on Wednesday, May 29, sworn-in as the 15th Governor of Lagos State at the Tarfawa Balewa Square, on Lagos Island.

Sanwo-Olu also becomes the 6th civilian governor of Lagos.

At the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu was sworn-in at around 11:40am by the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke.

Earlier, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat was sworn-in as the Deputy Governor of Lagos State by the Chief Judge at around 11:20am after taking the oath of office.

Sanwo-Olu had arrived the TBS at around 10:30am decked in white attire as he was cheered by the crowd of well-wishers.

Hamzat being sworn-in by the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Opeyemi Oke

General Overseer, Mountain of Fire Ministry, Dr David Olukoya led the opening prayer with the Chief Imam of Lagos State.

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