First Lady of Lagos State

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]

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

The current first lady is Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. At present, there are eight living former first ladies: Taiwo Adefunmilayo Lawal, wife of Adekunle Lawal; Christine Nwanyife Kanu ex-wife of late Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu, Lady Doja, widow of Michael Otedola; Omolola Oyinlola, wife of Olagunsoye Oyinlola; Munira Marwa, 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. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  4. "OYINLOLA AT 60: Nigerians converge on Okuku to celebrate former gov". Vanguard News. 7 February 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  5. "Remi Tinubu, Obanikoro win polling units". Vanguard News. 29 March 2015. 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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