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Ekemejero Ohwovoriole SAN

Ekemejero Ohwovoriole SAN

Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Delta State

Peoples Democratic Party Delta State

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Bio Summary

Ekemejero Ohwovoriole SAN is the Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice of Delta State. A native of Agbon Olomu in Ughelli South LGA, he holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law from the University of Lagos, and was called to the Bar in 1995. He served as Special Assistant to the State’s Attorney General from 2003-2007, then built a prominent private legal career as principal of Aequitas Chambers. Elevated to Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2017, he has been involved in landmark constitutional, criminal, election, and commercial law cases. His return to the Justice ministry leverages both deep legal experience and public service.

Education

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B), University of Lagos (deltastate.gov.ng)
  2. Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), University of Lagos (deltastate.gov.ng)
  3. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1995

Professional Background

  1. National Youth Service: served with Mrakpor & Oju Chambers, Lagos after being called to the Bar. (deltastate.gov.ng)
  2. Began legal practice in the Chambers of Chief M. P. Ohwovoriole SAN in Lagos. (deltastate.gov.ng)
  3. Served as part-time lecturer (1999-2003) at Lagos campus of Delta State University / Maryland Campus of Lagos State University in legal matters. (Tender Hearts Foundation)
  4. Special Assistant to then Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice of Delta State, Prof. A. A. Utuama SAN (2003-2007). In this role, represented the State in multiple significant constitutional and appellate cases. (deltastate.gov.ng)
  5. After 2007, returned to private legal practice: Principal of Aequitas Chambers, with offices in Asaba, Lagos, and Abuja. (deltastate.gov.ng)
  6. Elevated to rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), 2017 (deltastate.gov.ng)
  7. Notary Public since 2005 (Tender Hearts Foundation)
  8. Member of Nigerian Bar Association, International Bar Association; served in NBA National Executive Committee, chairs/participated in committees such as Judiciary Committee, Rules & Practice Committee, Administration of Justice Committee.

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