Sanwo-Olu restates commitment to building resilient leaders

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

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

Sanwo-Olu, at the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy’s second edition of Lagos Leadership Summit, with the theme: “Transformative Leadership:  Responsive, Adaptive and Inclusive Models”, declared: “I have been lucky to take forward the aggressive leadership of  leaders before me, like President Bola Tinubu, BRF (Babatunde Raji Fashola), my brother,  and Mr. Ambode.

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” I was able to keep re-inventing myself, being able to innovate. Even when I fail, I keep picking myself up.

“As a leader, one need to understand that, at every point, there are teachable moments that will build one’s character.

” I am urging people to get good education and do well in whatever assignments and levels they found themselves.   Leadership is service.”

He urged the youth to maximize opportunities by putting in their very best and surrounding themselves with knowledgeable people.

” 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,” Sanwo-Olu urged.

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

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” The1999 Nigerian constitution has been promoting inclusion and national integration, among others, and leaders must work together to give meaning to this to ensure no one is left behind,” Fashola said.

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

” I will like to appreciate Gov. Sanwo-Olu for his unflinching support. We also thank all our sponsors and royal fathers,” she said.

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