Nigeria Elections: List of Governors of Lagos State
This is a list of Lagos State administrations and governors. Lagos State was created on May 27, 1967, from the former Colony province and the Lagos federal territory. The Office is in charge of ensuring that all government activities in Lagos State are coordinated effectively.
As the 2023 General Elections draw near, we take a closer look at the list of all individuals who have served as governors to one of the most iconic states in Nigeria.
| Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson | Governor | 27 May 1967 | |
| Commodore Adekunle Lawal | Governor | July 1975 | |
| Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu | Governor | 1977 | |
| Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe | Governor | July 1978 | |
| Alhaji Lateef Jakande | Governor | October 1979 | |
| Air Commodore Gbolahan Mudasiru | Governor | January 1984 | |
| Navy Captain Mike Akhigbe | Governor | 1986 | |
| Brigadier General Raji Rasaki | Governor | July 1988 | |
| Sir Michael Otedola | Governor | January 1992 | |
| Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola | Governor | 9 December 1993 | |
| Colonel Mohammed Buba Marwa | Governor | 22 Aug 1996 | |
| Asiwaju Bola Tinubu | Governor | 29 May 1999 | |
| Mr. Babatunde Fashola | Governor | 29 May 2007 | |
| Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode | Governor | 29 May 2015 | |
| Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu | Governor | 29 May 2019 |
