Lagos State, since its establishment in 1967, has had a series of First Ladies who have played significant roles in various social and political initiatives. Below is a chronological list of these First Ladies, along with their spouses’ tenures:
- Taiwo Adefunmilayo Lawal
Spouse: Commodore Adekunle Lawal (Military Administrator)
Tenure: July 1975 – 1977 - Christine Nwanyife Kanu
Spouse: Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu (Military Administrator)
Tenure: 1977 – July 1978 - Ebitu Ukiwe’s Spouse
Spouse: Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (Military Administrator)
Tenure: July 1978 – October 1979 - Abimbola Jakande
Spouse: Alhaji Lateef Jakande (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: October 1979 – December 1983 - Foluke Mudashiru
Spouse: Brigadier General Gbolahan Mudasiru (Military Governor)
Tenure: January 1984 – August 1986 - Josephine Akhigbe
Spouse: Navy Captain Mike Akhigbe (Military Governor)
Tenure: August 1986 – July 1988 - Fatima Raji Rasaki
Spouse: Brigadier General Raji Rasaki (Military Governor)
Tenure: July 1988 – January 1992 - Lady Doja Otedola
Spouse: Sir Michael Otedola (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: January 1992 – November 1993 - Omolola Oyinlola
Spouse: Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Military Administrator)
Tenure: December 1993 – August 1996 - Munira Marwa
Spouse: Colonel Mohammed Buba Marwa (Military Administrator)
Tenure: August 1996 – May 1999 - Oluremi Tinubu
Spouse: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 1999 – May 2007 - Abimbola Fashola
Spouse: Babatunde Raji Fashola (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 2007 – May 2015 - Bolanle Ambode
Spouse: Akinwunmi Ambode (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 2015 – May 2019 - Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
Spouse: Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (Civilian Governor)
Tenure: May 2019 – Present
These First Ladies have contributed to various social causes, including women’s rights, healthcare, and education, significantly impacting the development of Lagos State.
