The Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated Barrister Adenike Oshinowo as the new Clerk of the Assembly, replacing Barrister Olalekan Onafeko who has retired.

Oshinowo was the first woman to hold the position since the creation of the Assembly when she was appointed on April 28, 2026.

A legislative drafting specialist, she is widely recognized for her expertise in parliamentary administration, legal advisory services and public sector governance.

She holds a Master of Laws, LL.M, in Legislative Drafting from the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and a Bachelor of Laws LL.B, from Lagos State University. She was called to the Bar of Nigeria in 1995.

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

She began her career at the Lagos State House of Assembly in 1999 where she served till 2006 when she moved to the Ministry of Justice. In 2008, she returned to the Assembly and gradually moved up the ranks, ultimately becoming Deputy Clerk in 2021 and Clerk in 2026.

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

Over the years, Oshinowo has been recognised for her service including the Lagos State House of Assembly Long Service Award.