History Of Lagos State IV – Governors of Lagos State Since Creation Basic 2 Nigerian History Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. List the Governors of Lagos State from its creation to date

Lesson Content

Governors of Lagos State Since Creation (1967)

Military Administrators (1967-1999) When Lagos State was created, Nigeria was under military rule, so the state was led by military officers called “Military Administrators.”

1. Colonel Mobolaji Johnson (1967-1975)

• First leader of Lagos State
• Helped set up the new state government
• Built many roads and schools
• Was in charge for 8 years

2. Brigadier Ademulegun (1975-1977)

• Continued developing Lagos State
• Worked on improving infrastructure
• Was in charge for 2 years

 Group Captain Emeka Omeruah (1977-1978)

• Continued the work of developing Lagos
• Was in charge for 1 year

4. Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (1984-1986)

• Worked on urban development
• Improved transportation systems

5. Colonel Raji Rasaki (1986-1988)

• Focused on economic development
• Improved state finances

6. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (1988-1992)

• Built many infrastructure projects
• Worked on beautifying Lagos

7. Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola (1992-1993)

• Brief period of leadership
• Continued development projects

Civilian Governors (1999-Present) Since 1999, Nigeria returned to democracy, so Lagos State now has elected governors.

8. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1999-2007)

• First civilian governor after military rule
• Served for 8 years (2 terms)
• Built many roads, bridges, and schools
• Improved internally generated revenue
• Started many development projects

9. Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (2007-2015)

• Served for 8 years (2 terms)
• Built many bridges and roads
• Improved electricity and water supply
• Built new hospitals and schools
• Made Lagos cleaner and more beautiful

10. Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2015-2019)

• Served for 4 years (1 term)
• Continued infrastructure development
• Built more roads and improved transportation
• Worked on making Lagos a smart city

11. Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (2019-Present)

• Current governor of Lagos State
• Continues to develop Lagos
• Working on education, healthcare, and infrastructure
• Dealing with modern challenges like traffic and population growth

Important Facts About Lagos Governors:

• Military administrators were appointed by the federal government
• Civilian governors are elected by the people of Lagos State
• Each civilian governor can serve maximum of 8 years (2 terms of 4 years each)
• All governors have worked to make Lagos better
• Lagos State has had both military and civilian leadership

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Who was the first leader of Lagos State? a) Bola Tinubu b) Babatunde Fashola c) Colonel Mobolaji Johnson d) Babajide Sanwo-Olu
2. How long did Colonel Mobolaji Johnson lead Lagos State? a) 4 years b) 6 years c) 8 years d) 10 years
3. Who was the first civilian governor of Lagos State? a) Babatunde Fashola b) Bola Ahmed Tinubu c) Akinwunmi Ambode d) Babajide Sanwo-Olu
4. Who is the current governor of Lagos State? a) Bola Tinubu b) Babatunde Fashola c) Akinwunmi Ambode d) Babajide Sanwo-Olu
5. When did Lagos State start having civilian governors? a) 1967 b) 1990 c) 1999 d) 2007

Answers: 1(c), 2(c), 3(b), 4(d), 5(c)