VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu joins models on Lagos Fashion Week runway - Punch Newspapers

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Lagos Fashion Week runway.... Photo Credit: X / jidesanwoolu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, surprised attendees at Lagos Fashion Week after walking the runway in a collection by Nigerian fashion designer Ugo Monye. The governor joined the models on the runway on Saturday, drawing loud cheers from the audience as attendees recognised him among the participants. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Lagos Fashion Week runway…. Photo Credit: X / jidesanwoolu Sanwo-Olu’s appearance highlighted his support for Lagos’ creative industry, particularly the fashion sector, which contributes to the state’s cultural identity and entertainment scene. Following the runway appearance, the governor took to his X handle to explain his participation, describing it as a break from his usual governance duties. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Lagos Fashion Week runway…. Photo Credit: X / jidesanwoolu “I stepped away from the usual business of governance to walk the runway for the incredibly talented Ugo Monye at Lagos Fashion Week. Lagos continues to grow as a home for fashion, creativity and culture and I am always happy to support the people driving this growth,” he wrote. Lagos Fashion Week is an annual multi-day fashion event founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele. It showcases Nigerian and other African designers, providing a platform for them to present their collections to buyers, media professionals and fashion enthusiasts. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Lagos Fashion Week runway…. Photo Credit: X / jidesanwoolu The event has grown into a major fixture on Africa’s fashion calendar, attracting local and international attention while promoting the continent’s fashion industry. WATCH VIDEO HERE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA ( REDAN ) LAGOS STATE CHAPTER: Addressing Investors Concerns & Development Challenges In LAGOS STATE LASERC sets up panel to tackle billing, metering disputes Maltina Teacher of the Year: Lagos teacher wins N10m, car   𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 Credit: X | Mr_JAGs — Follow us for more breaking news and videos https://t.co/AnwhfY07WV — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) November 1, 2026 Samuel Omotere Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends. He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.

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