Sunday, July 5, 2026

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat

May 27, 2026

Nigerians need to be patient, says Deputy Governor Hamzat

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has urged Nigerians to be patient with one another, respect the rule of law and live in harmony as Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat at Eid prayer
May 22, 2026

‘I’ll work for all Lagosians,’ Hamzat declares, unveils ‘My Lagos Dream’

“I will work for all Lagosians—the fisherman in Badagry and Epe, the trader in Oyingbo, Mile 12 and Balogun,” Mr Hamzat promised.

May 22, 2026

APC Primaries: Hamzat emerges first Lagos deputy governor to secure governorship ticket

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat on Thursday emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress’ governorship primary in Lagos.

April 24, 2026

Obafemi Hamzat is next governor of Lagos, Speaker Obasa declares

“I just returned from Abuja, and the conversation remains the same—Dr Obafemi Hamzat is the next governor of Lagos state,” said Mr Obasa.

speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa
March 13, 2026

Mentorship most enduring academic legacy, says Lagos deputy governor

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat says mentoring remains the most powerful and enduring legacy in academia.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat
June 1, 2025

Lagos govt begins e-call up enforcement on Lekki-Epe corridor June 16

The commissioner directed the immediate removal of all articulated vehicles currently obstructing traffic along the Lekki-Epe corridor.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu signing a document
February 27, 2024

Calm down hungry Nigerians, our father Tinubu guiding state of affairs: Sanwo-Olu

“We appeal to our people to be calm and patient with us. Nigeria is injured and is currently going through a surgical operation,” said Lagos deputy governor.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat
September 26, 2023

Jandor, Rhodes-Vivour can join my government, says Sanwo-Olu after tribunal victory

“If they have the passion to serve, we can work together because there is room for everyone.”

SANWO-OLU, JANDOR, RHODES-VIVOUR
September 19, 2023

Lagos deputy Gov., commissioners, others pay Mohbad’s mum condolence visit, promise justice

During the visit, Mr Hamzat reiterated the commitment of the Lagos State government to ensuring that justice prevails in the matter.

Mohbad and Obafemi Hamzat
July 11, 2023

Labour Party Guber Petitions: Sanwo-Olu closes defence; APC opens case Tuesday

After Mr Ade-Oki’s testimony, the tribunal discharged him. Mr Banire then announced that Messrs Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat would close their case.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour