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Babajide Sanwo-olu
10 quotes
“We want to still be able to retain them as Nigerians back home but give them the global opportunity, that they all seek to benefit from.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The governance of Lagos is not a trial and error, you need to hit the ground running.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you have an emergency at 3 am, who would you call, what are your chances? Will you call a man that has the experience that has gone through the trenches before, that lives with it, that understands what the issues are and that appreciates what challenge you have even at that 3am? Or will you leave your chance to a man who does not know where the dial is and does not know what the issue of governance is?”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let’s continue to invest in areas where the lives of the people will be impacted. Let’s continue to support the poorest of the poor in our system.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let’s use technology to help us situate some of these challenges so that we are not giving what is not supposed to be given to the wrong sets of people.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/street-re-naming-draws-concern-in-lagos/
“They need to understand the world they live in. They should not give excuses or reasons why they cannot succeed. They should embrace the opportunities before them and run with them.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You do not need absolute clarity or certainty to take the next step. More important is faith. New ground is broken by people willing to act without full knowledge or certainty, knowing that what matters most is the willingness to press forward, learn fast and adapt.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Life rewards the people who rise fastest after failing, not those who wallow in self-pity. Sometimes failure teaches you to try again; other times it teaches you to choose a different path.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Government adopts what is proven. Do not come with a pitch; come with a pilot. Demonstrate results, measure outcomes and document them.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is a humbling experience and another call for us to continue to serve. We must lead with the fear of God, understanding that people are watching us and that we are expected to provide good examples for younger generations.”
Babajide Sanwo-olu (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source