Olalekan Fatodu is a Nigerian journalist, public relations expert and development practitioner.[1][2] He is the current Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC).[3] Lekan previously served as the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu from 2020 to 2023.[4]
Olalekan Fatodu | |
|---|---|
 Lekan Fatodu at Checkout Magazine Office in London, United Kingdom | |
| Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission | |
| Assumed office 2 February 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowota |
| SSA on SDGs to Governor of Lagos State | |
| In office 5 June 2020 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lagos |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Journalist, Development Practitioner |
| Known for | Publisher Checkout Magazine |
| Website | www.checkoutmagazine.com |
Early life and education
editLekan was born and bred in Lagos, a state in the south-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria. He had his primary, secondary and tertiary education in Lagos, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos.[5] Shortly afterward, he proceeded to the United Kingdom where he earned a Master's degree in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Westminster.[6] Lekan is a PRINCE2 certified project management practitioner.[7]
Professional career and Public office
editGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed Lekan Fatodu as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission on 2 February 2024.[3][8] A move aimed at repositioning the sports sector in the state and unlocking the inherent talents of its vibrant population for economic growth and development.[9]
Before assuming the position of Director General at the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan held the esteemed role of Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.[10][11] Preceding this, he demonstrated versatility by concurrently serving as the publisher of Checkout Magazine, a publication focusing on business and development, and as the lead consultant at Leeman Communication - a Nigeria-based firm specializing in development and strategic communications.[12][13][14]
References
edit- ^ "Meet Lekan Fatodu, the young man who donated a website to governing party". Pulse Nigeria. August 30, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Journalist Lekan Fatodu Leads Protest Against SaharaReporters - P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Sanwo- Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu as DG Lagos Sport Commission". Tribune Online. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Naija247news.com (June 5, 2020). "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Naija247news. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "5 Minute Interview - Lekan Fatodu, Publisher and Media Consultant - ReConnect Africa". www.reconnectafrica.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Telegraph, New (February 2, 2024). "Fatodu Appointed DG Lagos Sport Commission By Sanwo-Olu". New Telegraph. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Sanwo- Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu as DG Lagos Sport Commission". Tribune Online. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu as SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Pulse Nigeria. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Magazine, Yes International! (June 5, 2020). "Lekan Fatodu Becomes Sanwo-Olu's SSA On Sustainable Development Goals". Yes International! Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu SSA on SDGs". TheCable. June 5, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ Naija247news.com (June 5, 2020). "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Naija247news. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Nigeria, Onyx News (June 6, 2020). "Lagos govt makes new appointment". Onyx News. Retrieved June 7, 2020.