Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu

Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu (née Carrena; born 8 January 1967) is a Nigerian medical doctor and administrator who has been the first lady of Lagos State, Nigeria, since 2023, as the spouse of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Early life Sanwo-Olu was born in 1967 in the Lagos Island neighbourhood of Popo Aguda, the daughter of Paulinus Olusegun Carrena. Like most residents of the historic neighbourhood, the Carrena family descended from Yoruba slaves repatriated from Brazil.

Career Sanwo-Olu graduated from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba campus, with an MBBS and went on to earn a post-graduate diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHM) as well as a Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA). She also has a master's degree in public health (MPH) and a master's degree in business administration (MBA).

Sanwo-Olu worked for the Lagos State Government for 25 years, rising through the ranks to become the Chief Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer at Harvey Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Yaba before being transferred to the General Hospital in Somolu.

She is also a women and children advocate.

Personal life She is married to Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and they have four children. Achievements Sanwo-Olu supported approximately 350 residents from all 57 local government areas and local council development areas through vocational training and financial grants.