Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said that his administration remained committed to raising resilient, creative and innovative leaders.

The governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to implementing its THEMES Plus Agenda, promoting inclusion of women, people living with disabilities and the youth.

Mr Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy’s second edition of the Lagos Leadership Summit.

The event had the theme: “Transformative Leadership: Developing Responsive, Adaptive and Inclusive Models.”

He said, “I have been lucky to take forward the aggressive leadership of leaders before me, such as President Bola Tinubu, BRF (Babatunde Raji Fashola), my brother, Mr (Akinwunmi) Ambode. I was able to keep reinventing myself, being able to innovate. Even when I fail, I keep picking myself up. As a leader, one needs to understand that, at every point, there are teachable moments that will build one’s character. I am urging people to get a good education and do well in whatever assignments and levels they find themselves in. Leadership is service.”

He urged the youth to maximise opportunities by putting in their best and surround themselves with knowledgeable people.

Mr Sanwo-Olu added, “In public service, loyalty is key. People should be able to trust you. It is part of creative leadership. Understand how to build on what is on ground and not believe everything on social media.’’

Babatunde Fashola (SAN), The guest speaker, former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works and Housing, Bababtunde Fashola, (SAN), urged Nigerians to shun divisiveness.

Mr Fashola stated, “The 1999 Nigerian constitution has been promoting inclusion and national integration, among other things, and leaders must work together to give meaning to this to ensure no one is left behind.’’

The Executive Secretary of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, applauded Mr Sanwo-Olu for his visionary leadership.

She said, “I would like to appreciate Governor Sanwo-Olu for his unflinching support. We also thank all our sponsors and royal fathers.’’

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse; Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, the Emir of Zazzau; and the Oniru of Iru-land, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, were at the event and participated in discussions. 

(NAN)