Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, has appointed Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal as the general manager (GM) of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA).
Oyetunde-Lawal’s appointment took effect on December 19, 2023.
A statement signed by Bode Agoro, the head of service (HoS), said the appointment was in recognition of her impressive track record as a lawyer, “very qualified alternative dispute resolution, human resource professional and emotional intelligence coach”.
“The state government expects the new general manager to demonstrate a high level of dedication, diligence and selflessness in the discharge of her duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in her by Mr Governor,” the statement reads.
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Before her appointment, Oyetunde-Lawal was the senior special assistant (SSA) to the governor on persons with disabilities (disability and inclusion).
For over a decade, Oyetunde-Lawal has been at the forefront of advocating for PWDs in Nigeria.
She is the founder of the Amputees United Initiative, a group created to cater for the well-being of amputees.
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Oyetunde-Lawal is also a champion of disability inclusion in Nigeria.
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