Lagos Assembly Appoints First Woman Clerk After Onafeko's Retirement

Lagos Assembly Appoints First Woman Clerk After Onafeko’s Retirement
She became the first woman to occupy the position.
Oshinowo rose through the ranks after decades of legislative service.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated Barrister Adenike Oshinowo as its new Clerk following the retirement of Barrister Olalekan Onafeko.

Oshinowo, who was appointed on April 28, 2026, made history as the first woman to serve as Clerk of the Assembly since its establishment.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that she is widely recognised for her expertise in legislative drafting, parliamentary administration, legal advisory services and public sector governance.

The new Clerk holds a Master of Laws degree in Legislative Drafting from the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Lagos State University. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1995.

Oshinowo began her legal career in private practice before joining the Lagos State Civil Service in 1997 as a Legal Draftsman.

She joined the Lagos State House of Assembly in 1999 and served until 2006 before moving to the Ministry of Justice.

In 2008, she returned to the Assembly and steadily rose through the ranks. She was appointed Deputy Clerk in 2021 and later elevated to the position of Clerk in 2026.

Throughout her career, Oshinowo has played key roles in legislative processes and institutional administration within the state legislature.

She is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association and the International Bar Association.

Lagos Assembly Appoints First Woman Clerk After Onafeko's Retirement — Lagos Assembly Appoints First Woman Clerk After Onafeko’s Retirement

The legal practitioner has also received various recognitions for her contributions to public service, including the Lagos State House of Assembly Long Service Award.