About Hon. Dr. Princess Lara Oyekan-Olumegbon

Hon. Dr. Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon

Hon. Dr. Princess Lara Oyekan-Olumegbon is a Nigerian sociologist, public administrator, and All Progressives Congress (APC) politician serving Lagos Island Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Her work in public service reflects a people-centred approach dedicated to poverty alleviation, women and youth empowerment, and urban community development.

Early Life, Education and Career

Hon. Dr. Princess Omolara Omotade Oyekan-Olumegbon was born into Lagos royalty as the daughter of the late Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II, the 19th Oba of Lagos, alongside deep maternal ties to the prominent Obanikoro family. Her early education began at Crescent International School in Kano before she completed her secondary schooling at the Supreme Education Foundation in Magodo, Lagos. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Bowen University, later advancing her academic training with a Master’s degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lagos State University (LASU), building a solid foundation in social dynamics and governance.

Before entering legislative politics, she built extensive experience across corporate governance, federal administration, and grassroots public service. She began her career in the private sector as a Compliance Officer at International and General Insurance (IGI) and later served at the federal level as Special Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) in Abuja. Transitioning into local administration, she served as Deputy Executive Secretary in the Eti-Osa East Local Government structure, where she directly managed community development initiatives focused on upgrading local healthcare facilities, deploying solar-powered streetlights, and installing electrical transformers to improve basic infrastructure for residents.

Public Service and Leadership

Hon. Dr. Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon’s public service trajectory reflects a consistent commitment to grassroots governance, institutional oversight, and people-centered representation.

Her administrative leadership began gaining prominence during her tenure in local government administration, notably serving as Deputy Executive Secretary in Eti-Osa East Local Government.

In this executive role, she directly supervised key social services, with a strong emphasis on public healthcare improvements, neighborhood security through solar-powered lighting, and local infrastructure rehabilitation.

These early responsibilities established her approach to public administration—one focused on measurable community welfare and practical service delivery.

Following her election to the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly representing Lagos Island Constituency I on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), she transitioned her grassroots experience into active legislative leadership.

In the Assembly, she serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, and Job Creation, where she champions policy oversight, economic self-reliance, and gender inclusion across the state.

Her leadership within the legislature is characterized by a strong advocacy for social safety nets, structured vocational development, and community-driven initiatives that address basic economic and social needs within her constituency and beyond.

Focus on Housing and Community Development

Hon. Dr. Princess Lara Oyekan-Olumegbon approaches urban renewal and community development with a focus on practical, sustainable living conditions for densely populated neighborhoods in Lagos Island. Recognizing the critical infrastructure deficits in inner-city communities, she actively advocates for accessible housing solutions, partnering with institutional bodies like the Lagos State Mortgage Board (Lagos H.O.M.S.) to ensure local residents are informed of and connected to state-subsidized homeownership schemes.

Her community development framework centers on multi-agency collaboration to resolve structural challenges—most notably working alongside international and national development partners such as UN Women and NILDS to tackle chronic issues around potable water access, sanitation, and municipal service delivery. By pairing physical infrastructure advocacy with community-wide sensitization on asset maintenance and civic responsibility, she works to create cleaner, safer, and more resilient neighborhoods across her constituency.

Grassroots Engagement and Community Presence

Hon. Dr. Princess Lara Oyekan-Olumegbon maintains a strong, active presence on the ground across Lagos Island Constituency I, relying on direct town-hall dialogues, periodic stakeholder meetings, and personal community outreach to stay connected to her constituents. Rather than governing from a distance, she engages regularly with market women, youth groups, traditional community leaders, and local trade associations to track neighborhood priorities firsthand.

Her grassroots work directly tackles everyday urban challenges—driving conversations and localized interventions around clean water access, affordable housing conditions, youth employment, and expanded political participation for women. By pairing consistent physical presence with responsive social welfare outreach, she has built a reputation for accessible, grounded leadership that bridges the gap between the State Assembly and the residents she represents.

Values and Vision for Service

Hon. Dr. Princess Lara Oyekan-Olumegbon’s public service is anchored on core values of accessibility, empathy, accountability, and equity. Drawing from both her traditional heritage and professional governance background, she views political representation not as a position of privilege, but as a direct responsibility to uplift vulnerable populations and ensure institutional resources reach the grassroots.

Her daily work reflects these principles through an open-door approach to constituency engagement, transparent stewardship in her committee oversight, and an unwavering commitment to fairness—particularly for women, youth, and low-income families. By prioritizing long-term human development over quick political gains, she consistently aligns her legislative actions and community projects with high ethical standards and genuine social impact.

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