First Lady of Lagos State

First Lady of the
Lagos State
Incumbent
Abimbola Fashola
since May 29, 2007
Style Her Excellency
Residence Ikeja

The First Lady of Lagos state is the advisor to the Governor, and often plays a role in social activism. The position is traditionally held by the wife of the Lagos State Governor, concurrent with his term of office.[1] Although the Constitution of Nigeria does not recognize the office of the first lady.[2] The current First Lady is Abimbola Fashola who, as a result of the re-election of her husband Babatunde Fashola on May 29, 2011, is scheduled to serve until May 29, 2015.

Current

The current First Lady is Abimbola Fashola. At present, there are five living former first ladies: Taiwo Adefunmilayo Lawal, wife of Adekunle Lawal; Lady Doja, widow of Michael Otedola ; Omolola Oyinlola, wife of Olagunsoye Oyinlola; Munira Marwa, wife of Mohammed Buba Marwa ; and Oluremi Tinubu , wife of Bola Tinubu.[3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Adeboyejo Ayo. "My love story with Gov Fashola – Lagos First Lady, Abimbola". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Who becomes Nigeria’s first lady: extrovert patience or introvert Aisha?". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ex-Lagos gov, Sir Michael Otedola, dies at 87". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "OYINLOLA AT 60: Nigerians converge on Okuku to celebrate former gov". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Remi Tinubu, Obanikoro win polling units". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Kess Ewubare. "Photo Of Bola Tinubu French Kissing His Wife". NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved 19 April 2015.