Former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Akinwale Oladipo Lawanson, has earned a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University (LASU).
Lawanson was conferred with the degree during LASU’s 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremony held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
Speaking after the ceremony, Lawanson said the doctorate has strengthened his capacity to properly define problems, gather and analyse relevant data, and apply evidence-based approaches to finding effective solutions.
He consequently urged government officials to adopt data-driven solutions when addressing public challenges, stressing that sound decision-making requires proper analysis, credible evidence and strong management skills.
Lawanson served as Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation from January 2018 to May 2019 and has extensive experience spanning transportation, infrastructure, logistics, business development, capital markets, insurance, renewable energy and international business.
He holds a Master’s Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Liberia. He also attended an executive programme at Harvard Kennedy School.
The convocation was attended by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; members of the State Executive Council and other dignitaries.
The new academic achievement highlights Lawanson’s continued commitment to learning, leadership and service across the public and private sectors.