Gov. Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mr. Lekan Fatodu as his new Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in his desire to strengthen the delivery of the United Nation’s agenda in the areas of education, healthcare, poverty eradication, environment and sanitation among others.
Fatodu, a renowned development expert has over 18 years of experience in the areas of International Development, Strategic Communications and Diplomacy garnered through his early years of engagement in global actions and focusing on common good in different parts of the world.
Prior to this appointment, Fatodu was the publisher of Checkout magazine, a business and development-focused publication; the lead consultant at Leeman Communications, a development, digital solutions and strategic communications firm and the producer of the highly successful entrepreneurship forum, the Africa Shapers Initiative, a platform for the exchange of great ideas between established and aspiring entrepreneurs on the continent.
The new Senior Special Assistant will support Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision to mainstream the UN Sustainable Development Goals across Ministries, Departments, Agencies and the Local Council Development Areas to ensure Lagosians feel the impact of governance in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of the government.
