Lekan Fatodu
Olalekan Fatodu is a Nigerian journalist, public relations expert and development practitioner.[1] [2] He is the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.[3]
Olalekan Fatodu | |
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Lekan Fatodu at Checkout Magazine Office in London, United Kingdom | |
SSA on SDG's to Governor of Lagos State | |
Assumed office June 05, 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lagos |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | University of Lagos |
Occupation | Journalist, Development Practitioner |
Known for | Publisher Checkout Magazine |
Website | www.checkoutmagazine.com |
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 University of Lagos.[4] Shortly afterward, he proceeded to the United Kingdom where he earned a Master's degree in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Westminster.[5] Fatodu is a PRINCE2 certified project management practitioner.[6]
Professional career
Until his appointment as the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu,[7][8] 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.[9][10]
References
- "Meet Lekan Fatodu, the young man who donated a website to governing party". Pulse Nigeria. August 30, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- "Journalist Lekan Fatodu Leads Protest Against SaharaReporters - P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- "Sanwo-Olu appoints Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- Naija247news.com (June 5, 2020). "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Naija247news. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- "5 Minute Interview - Lekan Fatodu, Publisher and Media Consultant - ReConnect Africa". www.reconnectafrica.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- "Sanwo-Olu appoints Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu as SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Pulse Nigeria. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- Magazine, Yes International! (June 5, 2020). "Lekan Fatodu Becomes Sanwo-Olu's SSA On Sustainable Development Goals". Yes International! Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- Naija247news.com (June 5, 2020). "Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu SSA on Sustainable Development Goals". Naija247news. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- Nigeria, Onyx News (June 6, 2020). "Lagos govt makes new appointment". Onyx News. Retrieved June 7, 2020.