Barr. Temilolu N. Seun Ashamu
Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources — Oyo State
Peoples Democratic Party Oyo State
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Barr. Temilolu N. Seun Ashamu is the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Oyo State. A UK- and Nigeria-trained lawyer with over 15 years of legal and sectoral experience in energy, finance, and investments, he previously served as Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources. Since his reassignment in 2025, he has spearheaded initiatives such as an environmental governance audit and the “Clean and Green Oyo” campaign, signaling his commitment to climate resilience and sustainable urban development.
Education
- Attended Eltham College (UK)
- LL.B. (Hons.), University of Kent (UK)
- LL.M., University College London (UCL), University of London (UK)
- Attended BPP Law School, UK
- Attended Nigerian Law School
Professional Background
- Legal and sector experience spanning ~15 years
- Negotiated, structured, and advised complex multi-lateral transactions in foreign investments, energy, mining, corporate finance, taxation, real estate
- Experience in arbitration and litigation of multi-lateral disputes, including cases involving the Federal Government of Nigeria with awards around N52 billion
- Advised clients on Capital Market matters, margin trading disputes, and complex commercial transactions across superior courts and tribunals
- Served as Company Secretary and board member for state‑owned entities and private firms in Nigeria and the UK
- Structured investment transactions, development agreements, and legal opinions in power, construction, finance, compliance
- Associate at Babalakin & Co. (approx. 2010–2016)
- Head Legal & Free Zone Services & Company Secretary at Abuja Technology Village FZC (2016–2019)
- Director at Ashamu Holdings Ltd. (since October 2008)
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