First Lady of Lagos State explained

Post:First Lady
Body:
Lagos State
Style:Her Excellency
Incumbent:Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
Incumbentsince:29 May 2019
Residence:Ikeja

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.

List of First Ladies

Taiwo Adefunmilayo Lawal, wife of Adekunle Lawal (July 1975 – 1977)

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: My love story with Gov Fashola – Lagos First Lady, Abimbola. Adeboyejo Ayo. Newswatch Times. 19 April 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150423014347/http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/my-love-story-with-gov-fashola-lagos-first-lady-abimbola/. 23 April 2015.
  2. Web site: Who becomes Nigeria's first lady: extrovert patience or introvert Aisha?. The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. 19 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150421225324/http://www.punchng.com/feature/who-becomes-nigerias-first-lady-extrovert-patience-or-introvert-aisha/. 21 April 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: Ex-Lagos gov, Sir Michael Otedola, dies at 87. Vanguard News. 5 May 2014 . 19 April 2015.
  4. Web site: OYINLOLA AT 60: Nigerians converge on Okuku to celebrate former gov. Vanguard News. 7 February 2011 . 19 April 2015.
  5. Web site: Remi Tinubu, Obanikoro win polling units. Vanguard News. 29 March 2015 . 19 April 2015.
  6. Web site: Photo Of Bola Tinubu French Kissing His Wife. Kess Ewubare. NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news.. 19 April 2015.