Head of Ajegunle sub-office

Awosika Omolola Raheemat
I am a dedicated legal practitioner with over 15 years of professional experience, She is an Assistant Director and currently serve as the Head of Unit at the Bureau of Public Defender (BPD), Ajegunle Office, Lagos State Ministry of Justice. Throughout her career, she have built a strong and consistent record of service.

In her role as Head of Unit, she oversee the daily operations of the office and handle a wide range of matters, including custody and access disputes, police-related issues, and various mediation processes. She is particularly known for her balanced, calm and humane approach to resolving conflicts. In cases involving children, she is guided by the principle that the best interest of the child is paramount, which consistently shapes her professional judgment and interventions.

A graduate of Lagos State University (LASU) with an LL.B., she was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Her extensive experience within the Ministry of Justice has exposed me to diverse areas of law, and she has developed strong expertise in mediation, child rights, domestic violence matters, criminal justice, civil matters and public-interest advocacy.

Deeply committed to the mandate of the Bureau of Public Defender, she continue to uphold the values of fairness, empathy, service and accountability. Through her leadership at the Ajegunle office, she has contributed meaningfully to strengthening public trust in the justice system and supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the community.