First Lady of Lagos State
| First Lady of Lagos State | |
|---|---|
since 29 May 2019 | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| 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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ex-Lagos gov, Sir Michael Otedola, dies at 87". Vanguard News. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ "OYINLOLA AT 60: Nigerians converge on Okuku to celebrate former gov". Vanguard News. 7 February 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ "Remi Tinubu, Obanikoro win polling units". Vanguard News. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ Kess Ewubare. "Photo Of Bola Tinubu French Kissing His Wife". NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved 19 April 2015.