Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been named recipient of the 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA.
The award, which recognises outstanding leadership and developmental achievements, will be presented to the governor at a ceremony scheduled to hold at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
According to the Millennium Excellence Foundation, the award followed a rigorous selection process that considered the achievements and developmental trajectory of Lagos State under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership.
The honour will be conferred under the royal patronage of the Asantehene of Kumasi, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is expected to personally present the award alongside the Queen Consort, Lady Julia.
The Millennium Excellence Awards USA recognises individuals of African heritage and global contributors for outstanding contributions to business, science, arts, philanthropy and public service.
Governor Sanwo-Olu is also expected to deliver a keynote address on positioning Lagos, described as Africa’s largest sub-national economy, to attract diaspora investment into urban infrastructure, finance and other investment-ready projects.
He will further participate in plenary sessions and roundtable discussions focused on strengthening economic and social ties between Lagos State and the diaspora.
Past recipients of the Millennium Excellence Awards include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Mo Ibrahim, Wole Soyinka, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu and former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.