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Femi Hamzat

All Progressives Congress (APC)Deputy Governor of Lagos State since 2019Lagos StateLagos State

Femi Hamzat is the deputy governor of Lagos State and one of the best-known technocratic figures in Lagos APC politics. His public record spans state cabinet roles in science, technology, works and infrastructure, federal advisory work, and a private-sector career in engineering, finance, and technology strategy.

Why This Profile Matters in 2027

Lagos deputy governor and long-time technocrat in the state APC structure. Frequently named as a possible APC standard-bearer for the post-Sanwo-Olu succession race.

  • Lagos will have an open governorship race in 2027 because Babajide Sanwo-Olu completes his second term.
  • Hamzat enters any succession conversation with statewide executive visibility, deep ties to Lagos APC governance networks, and a record that combines technology and infrastructure administration.
  • Any formal candidacy still depends on APC primary dynamics and the eventual INEC filing window.

Public Record

  • Deputy governor of Lagos State since May 2019, serving with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
  • Appointed commissioner for science and technology in Lagos in 2005 during the Tinubu administration and retained into the early Fashola years.
  • Returned to the Lagos cabinet as commissioner for works and infrastructure, with his public profile closely tied to large road, transport, and urban mobility projects.
  • Served as special adviser on works to the Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing in 2015 before re-entering Lagos electoral politics.

Private Sector and Professional Background

  • Worked with RTP Consulting Services.
  • Held professional roles linked to Columbia University, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley.
  • Served at Oando as chief information officer and group head IT strategist.

Political Timeline

  1. 2005

    Joins Lagos cabinet

    Appointed commissioner for science and technology in Lagos State, beginning his most visible technocratic role in government.

  2. 2011

    Moves to works and infrastructure

    Returned to cabinet-level prominence as commissioner for works and infrastructure during the Fashola administration.

  3. 2015

    Federal advisory role

    Served as special adviser on works at the Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing.

  4. 2018

    Contests Lagos APC succession race

    Entered the Lagos APC governorship primary, then stepped down and later emerged as Babajide Sanwo-Olu's running mate.

  5. 2019-present

    Deputy governor

    Elected deputy governor of Lagos State and has remained a prominent figure in the state's executive leadership.

Profile

Current Role
Deputy Governor of Lagos State since 2019
Occupation
Politician and engineer
Education
Odu-Abore Memorial Primary School, Mushin
Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo State
BSc in Agricultural Engineering, University of Ibadan (1986)
MSc in Agricultural Engineering, University of Ibadan (1988)
PhD in System Process Engineering, Cranfield University, England (1992)
State of Origin
Lagos State
Last Election
2027 Lagos Governorship

Sources

Lagos State Deputy Governor's OfficeWikipedia: Femi HamzatPunch: Hamzat steps down for Sanwo-Olu

Party

All Progressives Congress

APC