Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, August 11, 2025, hosted the final mentoring session for the outgoing fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) at Lagos House, Ikeja.
The session, attended by top state officials including Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), Head of Service Mr. Olabode Agoro, Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Sam Egube, and LJLA Executive Secretary Mrs. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, provided a platform for the fellows to engage directly with the Governor on leadership insights and public service values.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said: “I had a final mentoring session with the outgoing fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy today. It’s always a pleasure to sit with bright, passionate young people who are eager to serve and make a difference. Watching how much they’ve grown over the past year has been truly rewarding, and I’m proud of the work they’ve put in.”
He commended their dedication and urged them to uphold integrity, innovation, and commitment to community service as they transition into new roles. He also reiterated the state government’s commitment to developing future leaders through initiatives like the LJLA, inspired by the visionary leadership of late Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
The event marked the conclusion of a year-long fellowship designed to groom young professionals for impactful leadership in public and private sectors.
