Babajide Sanwo-Olu vs Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour: A Quick Overview

Lagos State is now set to elect leaders to pilot its affairs as Governor and Deputy Governor on March 18, for another democratic journey of four years.

Electorates have expressed desire to vote for leaders who are responsible and responsive, and will meet their needs and protect their interests.

Many of the top party candidates have made promises on programmes and projects as well as the direction their administration will take if given the mandate.

But one key area that can help to decipher a candidate’s possible performance when given the mandate is their background, character and experience both professionally and in leadership.

We bring you a sneak peek of the overview of the profile of two top contenders for the Gubernatorial Election in the state.

Name: Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC

Age: 57

Records:
Treasurer, Lead Merchant Bank
Head, Foreign Market, UBA
Deputy General Manager, FCMB

Chairman, Baywatch Group.
Special Assistant Matters, Lagos, 2003.
Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, 2007
Comm for Establishment, Training and Pensions.
MD/ CEO, LSDPC.
Pioneer Chairman, LSSTF.
Lagos State Governor. 2019

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, candidate of the Labour Party

Age: 40

Records:
Intern, Franklin Ellis Architects, UK
Intern, SISA, Cliff Consulting (Building Partnership CCP and Patrick Wayi), Lagos.
Political Activist.
Convener of Nigerians Against GMOS(NAG), an advocate against Authorisation or Introduction of Genetically Modified Foods (GMOS) into Nigeria.

He founded Spatial Tectronics
Serves on the boards of Aluhuda Construction Nigeria and Delta International Commercial City LTD.