At the D’podium International Event Centre, Ikeja, on Friday, August 27, 2021, stakeholders and business leaders will come together to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Marketing Edge Brands and Advertising Awards of Excellence and congratulate the Governor as Political Brand Icon of the Year.
In recognition of his sterling performance in tackling the COVID-19 crisis in Lagos, as well as his work in health, education, and infrastructure, Governor Sanwo-Olu will receive the award conferred by the Board of the Nigerian marketing publication, “Marketing Edge.”
Speaking on the emergence of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s as Political Brand Icon of the Year, the Board of “Marketing Edge” said: “It is obvious to the Board that the urban renewal train of your administration is already moving at top speed towards the Smart City destination, which it envisions for Lagos State, to the admiration of all stakeholders and the applause of even the international community.”
“Marketing Edge” maintained that Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his fearless promise to move Lagos past the common standard of excellence has remained focused, determined on the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda – his administration’s six-pillar development plan, which is driving its projects and policies.
The summit, with the theme “Rethinking the Blue Ocean Strategy in Uncertain Times”, will begin with a virtual lecture to be delivered by Mr. Vikhas Mehta, the Chief Executive Officer, Ogilvy Africa on Thursday, 26th August 2021.
Mr. Sanwo-Olu is “Vanguard” Governor of the Year; “The Nation” Person of the Year, “Leadership” Governor of the Year, and “New Telegraph” Governor of the Year, among others.
