First Lady of Lagos State

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First Lady of
Lagos State
Incumbent
Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
since 29 May 2019
StyleHer Excellency
ResidenceIkeja

The first lady of Lagos State is the advisor to the Lagos State governor, and often plays a role in social activism. The position is traditionally held by the wife of the Lagos State governor, concurrent with his term of office,[1] although the Constitution of Nigeria does not recognize the office of the first lady.[2]

The current first lady is Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. At present, there are eight living former first ladies: , wife of Adekunle Lawal; Christine Nwanyife Kanu ex-wife of late Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu, , widow of Michael Otedola; , wife of Olagunsoye Oyinlola; , wife of Mohammed Buba Marwa; Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Bola Tinubu; Abimbola Fashola, wife of Babatunde Raji Fashola; and Bolanle Ambode, wife of Akinwunmi Ambode[3][4][5][6]

References[]

  1. ^ Adeboyejo Ayo. "My love story with Gov Fashola – Lagos First Lady, Abimbola". Newswatch Times. Archived from the original on 23 April 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Who becomes Nigeria's first lady: extrovert patience or introvert Aisha?". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Ex-Lagos gov, Sir Michael Otedola, dies at 87". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  4. ^ "OYINLOLA AT 60: Nigerians converge on Okuku to celebrate former gov". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Remi Tinubu, Obanikoro win polling units". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  6. ^ Kess Ewubare. "Photo Of Bola Tinubu French Kissing His Wife". NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved 19 April 2015.

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