Governor of Lagos State
political position in Nigeria
The Lagos State Governor is the head of Lagos State Government.[1]
| Lagos State Governor | |
|---|---|
| Style | His excellency |
| Member of | State executive |
| Residence | Ikeja |
| Appointer | Elected by the people of Lagos State |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Formation | 27 May 1967 |
| First holder | Mobolaji Johnson 27 May 1967 |
The governor leads the executive branch of the Lagos State Government. This position places its holder in leadership of the state with command authority over the state affairs. The Governor is often described to be the number one citizen of the state.[2][3][4]
Article II of the Constitution of Nigeria vests the executive power of the state in the governor and charges him with the execution of state law. The governor is also responsible for appointing state executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers subject to the approval of the Assembly members.[5]
References
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- ↑ "Lagos State Government orders Jonathan's campaign posters removed - DailyPost Nigeria". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ "Lagos State Government Seizes September Salaries Of Doctors For The Second Month In A Row". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ↑ webmaster. "LG election and governors' veto power". Newswatch Times. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.