Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to receive the 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA, upon being named as the recipient.
According to the released statement, a letter conveying the information was delivered by the Board of Directors of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, MEF, explaining that the award was conferred on Sanwo-Olu following a rigorous selection process
“The Board has unanimously resolved to confer upon His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu one of the most prestigious honours bestowed under the auspices of the Foundation – the Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA,” the letter stated
The letter also revealed that the Royal Patronage of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene of Kumasi, one of Africa’s most respected monarch, alongside Her Royal Highness Lady Julia, Queen Consort, at the ceremony are to confer the award.
The ceremony will hold at the Warner Theatre, Washington D.C., on Saturday, 29th August 2026, with the Red Carpet commencing at 2:30 p.m, while Sanwo-Olu will deliver a keynote address and participating in other sessions, including plenaries and roundtable discussions.
The keynote address will be on positioning Lagos State, Africa’s largest sub-national economy, to diaspora communities, aimed to attract investment in urban infrastructure, finance, and the state’s pipeline of investment-ready projects.
The Millennium Excellence Awards USA recognizes outstanding individuals of African heritage and global contributors who have made significant impact in business, science, arts, philanthropy, and public service. CLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to receive the 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA, upon being named as the recipient.
According to the released statement by the Lagos State government, a letter conveying the information was delivered by the Board of Directors of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, MEF, explaining that the award was conferred on Sanwo-Olu following a rigorous selection process
“The Board has unanimously resolved to confer upon His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu one of the most prestigious honours bestowed under the auspices of the Foundation – the Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA,” the letter stated.
The letter also revealed that the Royal Patronage of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene of Kumasi, one of Africa’s most respected monarch, alongside Her Royal Highness Lady Julia, Queen Consort, at the ceremony are to confer the award.
The ceremony will hold at the Warner Theatre, Washington D.C., on Saturday, 29th August 2026, with the Red Carpet commencing at 2:30 p.m, while Sanwo-Olu will deliver a keynote address and participating in other sessions, including plenaries and roundtable discussions.
The keynote address will be on positioning Lagos State, Africa’s largest sub-national economy, to diaspora communities, aimed to attract investment in urban infrastructure, finance, and the state’s pipeline of investment-ready projects.
The Millennium Excellence Awards USA recognizes outstanding individuals of African heritage and global contributors who have made significant impact in business, science, arts, philanthropy, and public service.