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Babatunde Fashola

Babatunde Fashola

Governor of Lagos State (29 May 2007 - 29 May 2015); later Minister of

LagosAPC63 yearsUniversity of Benin (1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
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Achievements
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Elections
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Court cases
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Sources
The Juice — 7 things Nigerians should know
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    Profession

    Lawyer (SAN)

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    Previous Party Affiliations

    AD/AC (1999-2013); APC (2013-present)

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    Political Ideology

    Progressive; pro-rule-of-law; technocratic

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    Spouse

    Abimbola Fashola

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    Children

    Multiple children

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    Family Background

    Yoruba Muslim legal family from Lagos

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    Key Accountability Finding

    No criminal conviction. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria's most respected post-1999 Governors.

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Babatunde Fashola
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About

Lawyer (SAN)

Ideology: Progressive; pro-rule-of-law; technocratic

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held4
Political PartyAPC
Current OfficeMinister of Works and Housing

Personal

Age
63 years
Born
Jun 28, 1963
Place of Birth
Surulere, Lagos State
Education
University of Benin (1980s); Nigerian Law School (—)
Ethnicity
Yoruba
Religion
Islam

Offices Held

  1. 2019 – 2023
    Minister of Works and Housing
  2. 2015 – 2019
    Minister of Works, Power and Housing (super-ministry)
  3. 2007 – 2015
    Governor of Lagos State
  4. 1999 – 2007
    Chief of Staff to Governor Tinubu

Recent Achievements

  • Lagos urban transformation
    BRT expansion; rail system planning; Lekki-Epe corridor; ₦100bn+ Lagos budget; consistent IGR growth [src:profiles:details:v1]
  • Eko Atlantic City completion phase
    Continued Tinubu-era reclamation project [src:profiles:details:v1]
  • LAGBUS reforms
    Mass transit infrastructure [src:profiles:details:v1]
  • Power Ministry tenure
    Mixed reviews on grid stability; Mambilla Power Plant procurement attracted controversy [src:profiles:details:v1]