Nigeria, June 4 -- As Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approaches his 60th birthday on 25 June, a newly released biography offers an in-depth and reflective account of his public service, particularly his unique leadership style, and the complex realities governing Nigeria's most populous city.

The book, titled The Man Who Carried a City, provides a comprehensive account of Mr Sanwo-Olu's life and political journey-from his early influences to his current role as the helmsman of Lagos.

The biography, penned by renowned prose stylist and biographer Lanre Alfred, known for documenting the lives of public figures, delves into the challenges and moments that have defined his time in office, moving beyond the surface of political rhet...