Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu to receive leadership recognition and engage digital creators

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq are set to be recognized for their leadership at The Duke’s International Masterclass on Crisis and Reputational Management. The event, scheduled for October 29, 2026, in Abuja, aims to bring together leaders from government, business, and diplomacy to discuss strategic crisis management and stakeholder engagement. The program is expected to feature keynote speaker Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria, and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

In a separate engagement, Governor Sanwo-Olu hosted Idris Bello, CEO of Emiralty Africa, alongside various digital creators and media executives at Lagos House. During the meeting, the governor emphasized the importance of digital platforms in shaping public discourse and called for stronger collaboration between the government and the digital media community. He urged influencers to support Lagos’ development efforts and stressed the need for responsible communication and peace as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.