Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary

Hameed Olanrewaju Oyenuga was born on November 30, 1966, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Oyenuga in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He hails from Ikorodu in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State. His educational journey began at Jamatul-Islamiyyah Primary School in Ikorodu, followed by secondary education at Government College Ikorodu, Lagos State. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1989) and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar after completing his studies at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1990. He also holds a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos.

Mr. Oyenuga commenced his legal career with Moses Akinsola & Co. during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Minna, Niger State (1990–1991). He then joined GK Talabi & Co. as an Associate before transitioning into public service in 1991. He served as a Legal Officer across various Local Government Areas in Lagos State until 2006, when he was redeployed to the Mianstream of the Lagos State Public Service with posting to the Ministry of Justice. Rising through the ranks, he became a full Director in 2013 and was later appointed Director of Advisory Services and Judicial Liaison (2018–2020). Since 2020, he has served as the Director of Civil Litigation, coordinating litigation for and in defence of the State Civil cases.

Mr. Oyenuga has represented Lagos State in numerous landmark cases, achieving favorable outcomes in courts, including the Supreme Court. Notable cases including:

• SC/CV/453/2021- AG of Lagos State & Others V Isaac Isaiah & Others
• SC/CV/453/2021– AG of Lagos State & Ors. V Mr. Richard Mba & Others
• SC/800/16 –   AG of Lagos State V Chief Charles Adu & 26 Ors.

He has also contributed to the development of state policies through his membership in various ad hoc committees including:

• Committee on the working of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Water Ways Authority (LASWA) in Lagos State
• Ministry of Justice Liaison Committee between Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Security Agencies, like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), and other security agencies.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Mr. Oyenuga is a proud member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA).

HOBBIES

He enjoys traveling and reading, which broaden his perspective and enrich his professional and personal life.

MARITAL STATUS AND RELIGION

Hameed Olanrewaju Oyenuga is happily married with children and a devout Muslim.