Former Lagos Transport Commissioner Lawanson Earns LASU Doctorate, Advocates Data-Driven Governance
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Akinwale Oladipo Lawanson, has been awarded a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree by Lagos State University (LASU).
The doctorate was conferred during the university’s 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremony held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium on the institution’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos.
Speaking after the ceremony, Lawanson described the academic achievement as a milestone that has enhanced his capacity to identify problems, gather and analyse relevant data, and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
He urged public office holders and policymakers to embrace data-driven decision-making in addressing challenges facing citizens, stressing that effective governance depends on sound analysis, credible evidence and strong management principles.
According to him, governments at all levels should prioritise research and data analysis to formulate policies capable of delivering measurable results and improving public service delivery.
Lawanson served as Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation between January 2018 and May 2019. Over the years, he has built a career spanning transportation, infrastructure, logistics, business development, capital markets, insurance, renewable energy and international business.
His academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Liberia, and participation in an executive programme at the Harvard Kennedy School.
The convocation ceremony was attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, members of the State Executive Council and other distinguished guests.
The doctorate is seen as another milestone in Lawanson’s commitment to lifelong learning, leadership development and public service, reinforcing his advocacy for evidence-based governance in both the public and private sectors.
