Babatunde Fashola
Babatunde Fashola is a prominent Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Lagos State from 2007 to 2015. He is known for his significant contributions to infrastructure development and urban planning in Lagos, transforming the state into a more vibrant and efficient metropolis. After his tenure as governor, Fashola continued to serve in various capacities, including as the Minister of Works and Housing. His leadership during challenging times has earned him recognition as a key figure in Nigerian politics.
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Babatunde Fashola was identified as a likely replacement for Gbajabiamila in the event of a cabinet reshuffle.
Presidency denies Gbajabiamila's removal as Chief of Staff
Nigeria· 2025-12-26
Babatunde Fashola was the governor during the introduction of LASAMBUS.
Lagos Ambulance System Failing? Lives at RiskNigeria· 2025-07-13
Under Buhari and his Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, motorists went through hell in the hands of Julius Berger, the contractor.
FG, Ogun Fail, Chaos ReignsNigeria· 2025-06-13
Babatunde Fashola, former Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria, presented a passionate and compelling message titled 'Why I Remain Optimistic About Nigeria'.
Fashola's Challenge to Nigerian Patriotism: A Call for AccountabilityNigeria· 2025-06-08
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola signed a bill into law permitting the voluntary cremation of bodies and unclaimed corpses.
Lagos cemetery where bodies are buried in one-foot gravesNigeria· 2025-05-18
We were close to 7,000 megawatts during the time of Babatunde Fashola, and the noise was much before the megawatts; thereafter, it dropped below 5,000 megawatts.
Still on institutional quality and government performanceNigeria· 2025-04-28
Babatunde Fashola said leaders must promote inclusivity of people irrespective of their culture, religion, or gender.
Sanwo-Olu urges more investment in educationNigeria· 2025-04-26
Babatunde Fashola affirmed that the project would be completed in the second quarter of 2023.
The Abuja-Kano Road ‘kalokalo’Nigeria· 2025-04-20
Babatunde Fashola praised Bola Ajibola as a giant of many parts and a role model for aspiring legal minds.
Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Fashola, others celebrate late AGF AjibolaNigeria· 2025-04-11
Babatunde Fashola is a former Governor of Lagos State and husband of Dame Emmanuella Fashola.
Tinubu celebrates Fashola’s wife on 60th birthdayNigeria· 2025-04-06
Babatunde Fashola is credited with cleaning up the waste management system in Lagos after his predecessor.
Lagos sweepers deserve better payNigeria· 2025-03-27
Babatunde Fashola signed the order banning molue from roads in Lagos to modernize the public transport system.
Iconic Lagos buses where drama, chaos come aliveNigeria· 2025-03-16
Babatunde Fashola is the former Lagos State Governor who appointed Prof. Ope-Davies as an aide.
Why lecturers deserve better pay than politicians – Fashola’s ex-aide, Prof. Ope-DaviesNigeria· 2025-03-09
