Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, has described the passing-out ceremony of 29 pioneer fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academyas “a significant milestone” in leadership development in Lagos and the country.

Governor SANWO-OLU made this remark shortly after he personally presented certificates of completion to the fellows at a ceremony which was attended by members of the State’s Executive Council, government functionaries and executives in the private sector.

He stressed that the achievement testified to the enduring legacy of the late LATEEF JAKANDE, the first civilian governor of the state in whose honour and memory the academy was established.

The 29 fellows had a direct mentoring withthe Governor, who appointed them as Special Assistants in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to identify gaps in their areas of responsibility.

He said the fellowship was conceived to nurture the next generation of leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of the public sector and lay ethical foundations necessary to drive positive change.

Governor SANWO-OLU told the fellows that their graduation from the academy was the beginning of a lifelong leadership journey, urging them to show courage and determination as they take on new challenges.