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Lagos State Current Affairs 2026

Civic dashboard — current governor, budget, population, senators, civil service salary, and key facts for Lagos State.

Current Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu APC · Since 2019
2026 Budget ₦4.44 trillion Total approved
Population (est.) 25,000,000 2026 estimate
Min Wage ₦85,000/mo Civil service floor
Annual IGR ₦1.87 trillion Internally generated
LGAs 20 Local govt. areas
Area 3,345 km² South West Zone

Current Governor of Lagos State

APC

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

Party APC
In office since May 29, 2019
Term ends May 2027
Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat
Speaker, State Assembly Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa
Chief Judge Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba
Governor salary ₦1,751,025/month
Key flagship projects:
🏗️ Lagos Blue Line Rail — operational Lagos Metro rail connecting Marina with Mile 2, forming part of the state's integrated public transportation system
🏗️ Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway — major federal coastal highway project passing through Lagos and linking the South-South and South-East coastal corridor
🏗️ Lagos Red Line Rail — major Lagos urban rail corridor connecting Agbado through Agege, Ikeja and Yaba to Oyingbo as part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit network
Full governor history → Governor salary details →

Lagos State Budget & Finance 2026

Total Budget ₦4.44 trillion 2026 approved
Capital Expenditure ₦2.34 trillion 52.6% of budget
Recurrent Expenditure ₦2.11 trillion 47.4% of budget
Annual IGR ₦1.87 trillion Internally Generated Revenue
FAAC Allocation (est.) ₦72.8 billion/month Federation Account share
Total Debt Stock ₦1.21 trillion All obligations

Lagos State Population 2026

Population (2026 est.) 25,000,000 Projected from 2006 NPC census
Land area 3,345 km²
Population density 6,988.9 /km²
State capital Ikeja
LGAs 20

Senators Representing Lagos State (10th Assembly)

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Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni Lagos Central APC
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Tokunbo Abiru Lagos East APC
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Idiatt Oluranti Adebule Lagos West APC

Lagos State also has 24 members in the House of Representatives.

Lagos State Civil Service Salary 2026

Minimum wage ₦85,000/month Effective Oct 2024
GL8 graduate entry ₦118,000–159,000 monthly basic
Teacher entry (GL7–8) ₦108,000–144,000 monthly basic
GL17 Director (top) ₦641,000/month maximum step

Full grade level table GL1–GL17: Lagos State Complete Salary Guide →

Key Facts — Lagos State

  • Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967 during the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon.
  • Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State.
  • Lagos State has 20 constitutionally recognised Local Government Areas.
  • Lagos was Nigeria's national capital until the official transfer of the capital to Abuja in 1991.
  • Lagos is Nigeria's leading commercial and financial centre.
  • The state is located in Nigeria's South West geopolitical zone.

Notable People from Lagos State

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Herbert Macaulay Engineer, nationalist, political leader and co-founder of the Nigerian National Democratic Party.
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Nnamdi Azikiwe Nigeria's first President and one of the major figures in the country's independence movement. He spent significant parts of his political career in Lagos.
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Hakeem Olajuwon Nigerian-American basketball legend and two-time NBA champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest centres in basketball history.
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Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Legendary Nigerian musician, composer and pioneer of Afrobeat. Lagos was central to his music, activism and cultural influence.
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Wizkid Globally recognised Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter who emerged from Lagos and became one of Africa's most internationally successful musicians.
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Davido Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and record producer who became one of the leading global figures in Afrobeats.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Former Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and President of Nigeria since 2023.
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor of Lagos State since 2019 and a major figure in Lagos State administration and infrastructure development.

All notable people from Lagos State →

Frequently Asked Questions — Lagos State

Who is the current governor of Lagos State?

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of the APC is the current Governor of Lagos State. He took office on May 29, 2019. His term runs until May 2027. The Deputy Governor is Kadri Obafemi Hamzat.

What is the Lagos State budget for 2026?

The Lagos State approved budget for 2026 is ₦4.44 trillion, with capital expenditure of ₦2.34 trillion and recurrent expenditure of ₦2.11 trillion. Lagos State generated ₦1.87 trillion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

What is the population of Lagos State?

The estimated population of Lagos State is 25,000,000 as of 2026. Population density is 6,988.9 people per km². These are estimates based on 2006 census figures with projected annual growth rates.

Who are the senators representing Lagos State?

The senators representing Lagos State in the 10th National Assembly are: Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni (Lagos Central, APC); Tokunbo Abiru (Lagos East, APC); Idiatt Oluranti Adebule (Lagos West, APC).

What is the minimum wage in Lagos State?

The current minimum wage in Lagos State is ₦85,000/month, effective October 2024. This follows the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Civil servants at GL8 (graduate entry) earn ₦118,000–₦159,000/month in basic salary. See the Lagos State Salary Guide for the full grade level breakdown.

How many LGAs does Lagos State have?

Lagos State has 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs). They include: Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa and more. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. See the full LGA list.