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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made a surprise appearance on the runway at Lagos Fashion Week on Saturday, joining models to showcase a collection by Nigerian designer Ugo Monye.
His participation drew enthusiastic cheers from the audience, with attendees reacting as they recognised the governor among the models.
A video of the appearance was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Jubril A. Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Sanwo-Olu.
AGBA MODEL @jidesanwoolu 🔥🔥🔥
Eyan Ugo Monye ✅
#LagosFashionWeek https://t.co/0VUqwFR28B
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) November 1, 2026
In a post on X after the event, the governor said he had taken a break from official duties to support Monye’s work and celebrate the city’s growing fashion and creative scene.
I stepped away from the usual business of governance to walk the runway for the incredibly talented Ugo Monye at Lagos Fashion Week.
Lagos continues to grow as a home for fashion, creativity and culture and I am always happy to support the people driving this growth. https://t.co/B1tnMiiSoh
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 31, 2026
He also reaffirmed his commitment to promoting the people and businesses driving Lagos’ cultural development.
“I stepped away from the usual business of governance to walk the runway for the incredibly talented Ugo Monye at Lagos Fashion Week.
“Lagos continues to grow as a home for fashion, creativity and culture and I am always happy to support the people driving this growth,” he wrote.
The appearance showed Sanwo-Olu’s support for Lagos’ creative sector, particularly the fashion industry, which plays a significant role in the state’s cultural and entertainment landscape.
Founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele, Lagos Fashion Week is an annual event that showcases collections by Nigerian and other African designers to buyers, media professionals and fashion enthusiasts.
The platform has become a major event on Africa’s fashion calendar, drawing local and international audiences while promoting the continent’s designers and creative industries.
