Sanwo-Olu appoints Oyetunde-Lawal as LASODA GM

By Adeola Ogunrinde

The governor of Lagos State ,Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA).

A statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro said the appointment was in recognition of Oyetunde-Lawal’s impressive track record as a reputable lawyer, highly qualified alternate dispute resolution, human resource personnel, and an emotional intelligence coach.

According to him, 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”.  

Before her appointment, Oyetunde-Lawal was the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Persons With Disabilities (Disability and Inclusion).

Her passion-driven conversations around the plight of disability in Nigeria led her to establish the Amputees United Initiative, a social group specifically for amputees.