Sanwo-Olu to Receive 2026 Global Transformation, Good Governance Prize in Washington DC
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has been named recipient of the 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA. In a letter delivered by
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA. The award, bestowed upon him due to his remarkable contributions to the development of Lagos State, will be given at a ceremony held at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on August 29th, 2026.
The event, presided over by the Asantehene of Kumasi and the Queen Consort, will honor Sanwo-Olu for his significant impact in business, philanthropy, and public service. As a recipient, Sanwo-Olu will deliver a keynote address focused on attracting investment to Lagos, Africa's largest sub-national economy. The ceremony will also include discussions on economic and social ties between Lagos and the diaspora, with other notable past laureates such as Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, and President John Dramani Mahama.
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