Lekan Fatodu


Olalekan Fatodu is a Nigerian journalist, public relations expert and development practitioner . He is the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals to the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Early Life and Education

Fatodu was born and bred in Lagos, a state in the south-western geopolitical zone of Nigeria. He had his primary, secondary and tertiary education in Lagos, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication from the prestigious University of Lagos. Shortly afterward, he proceeded to the United Kingdom where he bagged a Master's degree in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Westminster. In addition to his educational qualifications, Fatodu is a PRINCE2 certified project management practitioner.

Professional Career

The experience and insight acquired while working within and outside Nigeria has equipped Fatodu with expertise in virtually all aspects of the media, strategic communication, international development, and diplomacy. Until his appointment as the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals to the Governor of Lagos State His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Fatodu served in a dual role as the publisher of Checkout Magazine a business and development-focused publication, and lead consultant at Leeman Communication; a development and strategic communications firm based in Nigeria.