Naomi Chima The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, talks about her career, domestic and sexual violence, and other gender-related issues What are your educational qualifications? I had my elementary education in Nigeria, and went on to Paris, France, for my secondary education. I later got a degree in Law in England in 2007. I was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2010, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Relations.
Tell us about your journey into public service, and how it led you to your current role as Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency As fate would have it, I was posted to the Lagos State Ministry of Justice to undertake the National Youth Service Corps scheme. I was privileged to serve in the office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in 2007, after which I proceeded to the Nigerian Law School. Upon being called to the Bar, I was given an opportunity to return to the Ministry of Justice.
I was then assigned to serve as a personal assistant to the Attorney-General, working in various capacities. I worked with three consecutive attorney generals— Olasupo Shasore (SAN), Ade Ipaye, and Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN); until I assumed my current role. This journey in public afforded me the opportunity to work in various sectors, including access to justice, the rule of law, social services and social protection, and to also appreciate.
