Lagos State, established on May 27, 1967, has been governed by a series of administrators and governors, both military and civilian. Here’s a chronological list of these leaders:
- Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson (Military Administrator)
Tenure: May 1967 – July 1975 - Commodore Adekunle Lawal (Military Administrator)
Tenure: July 1975 – 1977 - Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu (Military Administrator)
Tenure: 1977 – July 1978 - Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (Military Administrator)
Tenure: July 1978 – October 1979 - Alhaji Lateef Jakande (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: October 1979 – December 1983 - Brigadier General Gbolahan Mudasiru (Military Governor)
Tenure: January 1984 – August 1986 - Navy Captain Mike Akhigbe (Military Governor)
Tenure: August 1986 – July 1988 - Brigadier General Raji Rasaki (Military Governor)
Tenure: July 1988 – January 1992 - Sir Michael Otedola (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: January 1992 – November 1993 - Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Military Administrator)
Tenure: December 1993 – August 1996 - Colonel Mohammed Buba Marwa (Military Administrator)
Tenure: August 1996 – May 1999 - Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 1999 – May 2007 - Babatunde Raji Fashola (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 2007 – May 2015 - Akinwunmi Ambode (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 2015 – May 2019 - Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 2019 – Present
This list reflects the leadership transitions in Lagos State from its creation to the present day.
