₦airaland Forum

Today, I began consultations with respected members of the Governance Advisory Council. We had honest, thoughtful conversations about the future of Lagos and the kind of leadership it requires.

I value the experience and guidance shared. This is about listening, learning and working with others to build a stronger Lagos.

Femi Kadri Obafemi Hamzat (born 19 September 1964) is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Lagos State since 2019.

He was born in Lagos into the family of Late Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat and Late Alhaja Kehinde Hamzat from Iga Egbe, Lagos State. His father, Late Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat served as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and as a Commissioner for Transportation in the state (1979–1983) before becoming the Vice-chairman (South West) of then Alliance for Democracy (AD). He became the Lagos West Senatorial District leader of the Action Congress and a crowned king through his maternal royal lineage.

Background

Hamzat was born on 19 September 1964 in Lagos, Nigeria, into the family of Late. Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat and Late. Alhaja Kehinde Hamzat who is from Iga Egbe, Lagos state. His father, Late. Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat served as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and as a Commissioner for Transportation in the state (1979–1983) before becoming the Vice-chairman (South West) of then Alliance for Democracy (AD). Olatunji Hamzat become the Lagos West Senatorial District leader of the Action Congress and a crowned king through his maternal royal lineage.
He had his primary education at Odu-Abore Memorial Primary School, Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria and his secondary education at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo state, in the Southwest region of Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Ibadan in 1986 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1986 and a master's in Agricultural Engineering in 1988. In 1992, he had his PhD in System Process Engineering at Cranfield University, England.

Career

He worked at RTP Consulting Services, Columbia University, Merrill Lynch Inc, Morgan Stanley and Oando Plc. In Oando Plc, he served as the Chief Information Officer and Group Head IT Strategist.

Early political career

In August 2005, Dr. Hamzat was appointed Commissioner for Science and Technology during the tenure of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He retained his position when Governor Babatunde Fashola assumed office in 2007.

It was during his tenure as Commissioner for Science and Technology that Dr. Hamzat enforced the application of modern technology in the state's ministries, thus changing the face of data and record keeping in Lagos and at the same time eliminating the trend of state ghost workers. The office had gone without a commissioner during Fashola's first four years (post-Rauf Aregbesola's appointment), with only a Special Adviser.

In execution of his mandate, Dr. Hamzat's ministry completed several key projects for Lagos State in the mega-city era.

Later roles and Deputy Governor election

Hamzat was appointed as Special Adviser on Works to the Honourable Minister for Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola in 2015. In September 2018, he resigned that role to contest in the Lagos state gubernatorial elections.

After a long-fought primary, Dr. Hamzat emerged as the running mate for Babajide Sanwo-Olu for whom he had stepped down during the primaries. Sanwo-Olu would eventually become the party's nominee, and later Governor-Elect. Both men ran together a campaign that went to different parts of the state. On 10 March 2019, after the election, Dr. Hamzat was declared Deputy Governor-Elect of Lagos State by the Independent National Electoral Commission and presented a Certificate of Return.

Awards

Dr. Hamzat won the fifth Lagos State Man of the Year Award in September 2013.

MaziObinnaokija:
Allow AMBODE to do his 4 years biko.

MaziObinnaokija:
Allow AMBODE to do his 4 years biko.

Angelfrost:
Too late for that...!

He should try Senate.

MaziObinnaokija:
When will CHINEDU BEGINS HIS OWN NUISANCE

PulaPower:
Tbh, I feel the same way..

Xx

MaziObinnaokija:
commot ftpm politics section .MANCHESTERUNITED/Leeds United dey play now

WhizdomXX:
This is how politics is meant to be.

Jakpon:
He would have to first make consultation with namdi kanu in sokoto prison

HacheNoire:
Effort in futility!

APC is not going anywhere in Lagos in 2027!

Lagosians are now wise!

A set of people cannot be looting the treasury while the state remains in deplorable state!

Change is the change we we need…

Any other party but not APC. The resources of the state has been monopolized. We need someone to break those chains of bondage around Lagos!

Healthcare, security and education in the state is being rebuked in churches and mosque. It’s even a sign of being poor patronizing those institutions.

Despite the huge debt, IGR and FG allocation, practically nothing to show for it in last 12 years!

Any other party but not APC in Lagos!

O to ge!

HacheNoire:
I love the dude!

I will suggest His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) should appoint him with influential role and office in arts and culture.

MaziObinnaokija:
what about CHINEDU of LAPO/ADC

anonimi:
Did someone hack your account?

Abi you no dey follow your president again ni

MaziObinnaokija:
but drm say OBI OF AGULU IS JESUS

HacheNoire:
Effort in futility!

APC is not going anywhere in Lagos in 2027!

Lagosians are now wise!

A set of people cannot be looting the treasury while the state remains in deplorable state!

Change is the change we we need…

Any other party but not APC. The resources of the state has been monopolized. We need someone to break those chains of bondage around Lagos!

Healthcare, security and education in the state is being rebuked in churches and mosque. It’s even a sign of being poor patronizing those institutions.

Despite the huge debt, IGR and FG allocation, practically nothing to show for it in last 12 years!

Any other party but not APC in Lagos!

O to ge!

BATified2023:
just dey play

With what u people did in Lagos in the last election, yorubas have realized their mistakes and they are ready to fight back badly

Go n check twitter if u no understand well