Wale Jagun
Prince Adeleke Aroyewun, a prominent community youth leader in Ikorodu and the General Secretary of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area chapter, was among about 2000 lawyers called to the Nigerian bar in Abuja on Thursday.
He was among the law graduates that emerged successful in the Bar examinations which were taken between March 20th – 26th 2021.
Adeleke is a graduate of Law from the prestigious University of Lagos, (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos. He attended the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, upon graduation.
The new lawyer is the incumbent Director, #NotTooYoungToRun in Ikorodu Division and the Public Relations Officer, De.Vanguard, a developmental and political group in Igbogbo.
In a chat with THE IMPACT after his admission to the bar, Adeleke, who was basking in the euphoria of the landmark achievement with his mum and brothers (Hammed and Wunmi) in Abuja, said that he would venture into full time private and commercial practice.
Adeleke Aroyewun’s Profile
Adeleke Aroyewun is a young graduate of the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos and Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus.
He hails from Igbogbo town of Ikorodu, Lagos. He was born into the Royal family of Aroyewun of lgbogbo.
Educational Background:
Citizens Nursery/Primary School, Ikorodu.
Homat Comprehensive College, lgbogbo.
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus.
Community Development Engagements:
Former President, Igbogbo Students Union (2016).
Pioneer Speaker, National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (2017).
Secretary, Igbogbo Youth Centre Renovation Committee (2017).
Secretary, Igbogbo Day Youth and Education Committee (2017).
Incumbent General Secretary, National Youth Council of Nigeria.
Incumbent Director, #NotTooYoungToRun, Ikorodu Division.
Incumbent Public Relations Officer, De.Vanguard
Law Related Engagements:
Member, Gani Fawehinmi Student Chambers, University of Lagos.
Law Representative, University of Lagos Student Union Parliament (2016).
Chairman, National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS) Constitution Review Committee
(2017/2018).
Secretary, Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative Constitution Review Committee (2020).
Member, Igbogbo Youth Coalition Constitution Drafting Committee (2019).
Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Igbogbo/Bayeiku LCDA Human Rights Directorate.
Adhoc Member, Nigerian Bar Association, Ikorodu Branch Anti Cultism Committee
Member, De.Vanguard Constitution Drafting Committee.
Aroyewun is an unrepentant optimist of a better society, a community builder, social commentator, youth advocate and human rights activist.
He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (Uk), Secretary, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Branch and Public Relations Officer, De. Vanguard (A group of youth political activists).
He is currently the Director and Propeller of the #NotTooYoungToRun in Ikorodu Division and his core interests are the implementation of the #NotTooYoungToRun law across the state and creation of an enabling environment for youth leadership to thrive.
He is a resident legal officer at Redbrick Homes Int’l Ltd, the developers of Amen Estate Phase 1& 2.
Aroyewun is also a member of the Rotaract Club, an international organization. He is a lover of selfless service to humanity.
