Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received an Honorary Fellowship Award from the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) at the 2026 Management Roundtable.
The award recognises the governor’s contributions to public service, leadership and efforts towards strengthening governance and institutional development in Lagos State.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu emphasised the importance of building sustainable governance structures that would continue to deliver progress beyond the tenure of any administration.
According to the governor, effective governance should not depend solely on the individuals in power but on strong institutions, established systems and policies capable of sustaining development over time.
He noted that his administration was committed to laying solid foundations for lasting progress in Lagos State, ensuring that future governments could build on existing achievements rather than start afresh.
Sanwo-Olu explained that the development of enduring institutions remained essential to achieving continuity, improving public service delivery and ensuring that the benefits of government policies were sustained across successive administrations.
He added that governance must be structured in a way that promotes long-term development and creates opportunities for future leaders to advance the progress already made.
The governor’s remarks aligned with the central theme of the 2026 Management Roundtable, which focused on the importance of management, leadership and institutional sustainability in achieving lasting development.
He expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) for recognising his contributions through the honorary fellowship award.
The recognition further highlights the importance of professional management principles, strategic leadership and effective institutional frameworks in public administration.
Sanwo-Olu reiterated the need for leaders to prioritise policies and structures that would stand the test of time, stressing that meaningful development should extend beyond individual administrations.
The 2026 Management Roundtable provided a platform for discussions on leadership, governance and strategies for building institutions capable of sustaining national and state development.
The governor’s message reinforced the need for continuity in governance, with a focus on establishing strong institutions that can support long-term progress and deliver lasting benefits to the people of Lagos State.
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