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Celebrated author and media consultant, Lanre Alfred, has officially presented a newly published Special Publication for Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, titled “The Man Who Carried a City”, during a modest but symbolic ceremony held at the Lagos House, Marina.
The event, attended by select cabinet members and aides of the governor, marked a commemoration of Sanwo-Olu’s 60th birthday, celebrated on June 25, 2025. Among those present were Wale Olaleye, Deputy Editor of THISDAY Newspaper and writer of the book’s foreword, as well as Kayode Olashile-Alfred, columnist for THISDAY and media entrepreneur.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, visibly pleased, expressed his gratitude for the special publication and praised Alfred’s effort, noting, “I am genuinely impressed by the quality of this book,” and commending the author for undertaking the project without financial or material incentive.
Alfred shared that the publication was inspired by Sanwo-Olu’s exemplary leadership and was the result of an 18-month commitment. He described the governor’s tenure as one marked by resilience through challenges such as COVID-19 and #EndSARS.
According to Alfred, “Governor Sanwo-Olu’s journey is not just a political story—it is a deeply human one.”
He emphasized that the book is meant to serve as a record of leadership driven by purpose, not power. “’The Man Who Carried a City’ is not a tribute to power, but to purpose,” he said.
In his remarks, Olaleye referred to the Special Publication as “probing and profound,” noting its portrayal of governance and service. Kayode Olashile-Alfred praised the book as “a powerful addition to the canon of modern Nigerian political biography.”
Published by Old English Partners, the book is over 326 pages long and includes evocative photography and thoughtful prose. Its chapters such as “The Clockmaker’s Spawn,” “Lagos in His Lungs,” “The Politics of Listening,” “2020… The Year Lagos Trembled,” and “Legacy as a Living Covenant,” trace the governor’s political journey, policies, and personal philosophy. A chapter titled “Ibijoke” focuses on the role of the First Lady in Sanwo-Olu’s life.
Alfred stated that the biography is an effort to preserve the stories of meaningful leadership in Nigeria. “Sanwo-Olu’s calm through crisis, his civic fidelity, and his silent sacrifices deserve a place in our national archives,” he said.
“The Man Who Carried a City” serves as more than a birthday gift—it is presented as a civic archive that celebrates steadfast leadership and public service.
