Principal Officers

Adetoun Ibilola Popoola, born in 1984, attended the prestigious Queen’s College in Lagos.

An Alumnus of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), she bagged a B.Sc. in Business Administration in 2004. Adetoun also obtained an M.Sc. in Marketing and Communications Management from the University of Hull, UK in 2009.

Adetoun started her career in Banking as an Executive Trainee with Guaranty Trust Bank Plc in 2006. Her passion for excellence earned her exceptional promotion to the position of Banking Officer in 2012 and then Senior Banking Officer in 2015. With over 10 years experience in project management, customer experience and quality management, she joined the Strategy and Corporate Transformation Group of the Bank of Industry in 2018 as an Assistant Manager where she played an exceptional role in the success of the 2019 ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
Surveillance Audit for the Bank of Industry. Adetoun has attended several seminars and workshops within and outside the country, including: ISO 9001:2018 (Quality Management System) Internal Audit Certification; Root-Cause Analysis based on Lean Six Sigma Methodology Certification Training (by British Standards Institute); ISO Integrated Management System – Lead Implementer (Certification Training) (by British Standards Institute amongst others.

In 2019, Adetoun was appointed the General Manager of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK). Since her assumption of office, she has intensely propagated the environmental sustainability vision of the State Government through various initiatives. Adetoun is happily married with children.

Olujimi Oyewale Soyemi, is a distinguished administrator, human resources professional and spiritual leader with over two decades of experience in public service, organizational management, and ministry. Known for his dynamic leadership, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence, Mr. Soyemi has made significant contributions to various institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria, while also impacting lives through his pastoral work and authorship.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration from the University of Lagos (2012) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Organizational Behaviour (2023/2024). His academic qualifications are complemented by certifications in Human Resources, Communication, and Administration, as well as a Diploma in Data Processing.

Mr. Soyemi’s career spans key roles in administration and human resources, showcasing his expertise in organizational management. As Head of the Admin/HR Department at Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) (2024–Present), he oversees recruitment, training, policy implementation, and strategic planning. Previously, he served as Senior Admin/HR Officer and Personal Assistant to the Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (2016–2021), managing schedules, election planning, and HR compliance. He also worked as an Admin/HR Officer II at the Public Service Office (2015–2016), assisting in service matters and organizing training programs. Earlier, as Admin/HR Officer and Personal Assistant to the Chief Judge of the Lagos State Judiciary (2012–2014), he managed judicial operations. His career began with data processing roles (2001–2012), where he supervised documentation and data management, laying the foundation for his administrative expertise.

In the course of his service, he has received the Outstanding Officer Award from the Lagos State Government (2014) and a Commendation Letter from the Lagos State Chief Judge (2014).

He is a member of the Protocol & Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA) and has contributed to electoral processes, including the Lagos State LG/LCDA Elections (2017 and 2021) and the US General Elections (2016).

Mr. Soyemi is happily married, blessed with children, and enjoys lecturing, reading, sports, networking, and listening and composing gospel music. His life and career exemplify a blend of administrative excellence, spiritual leadership, and a dedication to inspiring others, leaving a lasting impact on institutions, communities, and individuals alike.

Yinka Aminat Oladini attended St Anne’s School Molete Ibadan in Oyo state, 1986, went to Federal Polytechnic Ilaro at Ogun State for National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology in 1992, further proceeded in 1993 and had a Diploma in Computer Studies at Bethesda Computers Government Approved Institute. In 1995, she obtained Higher National Diploma in Microbiology/ Virology at University of Ibadan (UI), in 2008; she went further to obtain post Graduate Diploma in Health, Safety & Environmental Management at College of Medicine of the University of Lagos (Unilag).

She attended Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta for her Master’s degree in Environmental Management (MEM) in 2014.

Aminat is a Deputy Director of  Scientific Officer joined  Lagos State Government Civil Service in 1999, and was deployed to Ministry of Environment & Water Resource to Swage department unit than, where she worked till 2003.  In 2003, was deployed to waste Management Unit, she worked till 2004.

In 2004, she was deployed to Ikeja Local Government as the Zonal coordinator.

In 2015 she was Posted to Alimosho local government, as monitoring officer, where she was later redeployed to Ikeja local government in 2016.

In 2017 she was reposted to her parent Ministry and later redeployed to Lagos State parks and Gardens Agency under the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources as the Head of Strategic Engagements in 2021 before her current position as Greener Lagos Manager in charge of Region 2.

She has attended several courses & workshop within the state including Agriculture Policy Development & implementation in 2006, Technical Report writing course (TMS 19) in 2007, Understanding Sustainability and SDGs for a greater Lagos in 2020, Political Economy Analysis and Capacity Need Assessment for the Lagos State water Regulatory Commission PEA Workshop in 2021.

She is happily married and blessed with children.

Hafeez Adetokunbo Shittu, a Deputy Director with the Lagos State Government holds a Bachelor of Agriculture Degree and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Benin.

He joined the service of the Lagos State Government in 2001 as Agric Officer II and was deployed to the then Lagos State Agricultural Training Institute Araga, Epe (Now Agric Yes) as an Instructor, later becoming the Head of Livestock Department of the Institute before he was deployed to the then Ministry of Rural Development as Regional Manager for Epe Division. He subsequently served as Zonal Manager for Epe Zone in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs.

In year 2016, he was deployed to Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency in the Ministry of Environment. While at LASPARK, he has served in various capacities which include, Assistant Head, Horticultural Research and Development Department (HRD), and Regional Manager Region one, receiving a Letter of Commendation from the Agency in 2018 for his performance. In year 2020, he was made the Head of the Operations Unit of the Agency and presently serves in that capacity.

He is a member of Nigerian Institute of Animal Science and a Registered Animal Scientist.

Mr. Shittu is married with children.

Adebimpe Kuponu is a Deputy Director and the Head, Tree Planting and Maintenance Department of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency.

She is a graduate of University of Lagos where she obtained her B.Sc. Chemistry and also a certificate in computer applications. She also possesses certificates in Activating Leadership Potential and in Building Strong Organization from the African Leadership Development Centre of the Covenant University. She is a member of the Science Association of Nigeria.

Mrs. Kuponu joined the Lagos State Civil Service in 2002 and rose through the ranks and files in public service at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (Office of Environmental Services) and Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency where she works till date.

She was a pioneer staff of Climate change Unit of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (Office of Environmental Services) and part of the organizers of the maiden to third International Climate Change Summit in the State. Under the mitigative aspect of Climate Change Unit, she anchored the ‘Me and My Tree’ programme in Lagos State Schools from 2011 to 2016 in the Tree Planting Unit of the Ministry which later became a full-fledged Department and whose function was transferred to Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency upon establishment in 2011 where she was also a pioneer staff.

At the Tree Planting and Maintenance Department of the Agency, she is a key staff in organizing the Annual Lagos State Tree Planting Day ceremony which holds at designated sites and all the 57 LGs/LCDAs across the State. She coordinates the Continuous and Commemorative Tree Planting Exercise for the State and various organizations. She also carries out sensitization and advocacy on the importance of Tree Planting.

She was the team lead of the establishment of 6 botanical gardens in 6 State Secondary Schools. She has participated in several workshops and trainings both locally and internationally and worthy of note is the International Workshop of Experts on Global Environmental Change (including Climate Change and Adaption) in sub-Saharan Africa held in Pretoria, South Africa amongst others.

In all, she is a resourceful team player and pragmatic public servant that is passionate in the greenery initiatives of the State Government.

Akeem Babatunde Kareem is an Assistant Director/Head of Finance and Accounts of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency. He joined the Lagos State Civil Service as a senior Accountant in November 2006 and was deployed to the State Treasury Office (Monitoring and Investigation Directorate). He was later seconded to Lagos State Waterways Authority in 2008 (a newly created Parastatal of Lagos State Government) as one of the pioneer staff where he later rose to become the Head of Accounts in 2010.

In 2016, he was deployed to Ministry of Justice (Mobile Court) and was later deployed to Ministry of Home of Affairs for one year (2016- 2017). In September 2017, Mr. Kareem was deployed to Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency as the Head of Finance and Accounts, since then he has been working hand in hand with the General Manager on all financial matters and treasury issues.

Mr. Kareem is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Lagos State University and Master of Science degree in Finance from University of Lagos.

He is married with children.

Oriyomi Basiru Hassan joined the Civil Service on 1^st April, 1999 as Teacher grade II in Lagos State Ministry of Education for 7 (seven) years.

In 2006, he was re-designated from Education officer to Principal Agricultural Superintendent II in Ministry of Agricultural as Extension officer in Epe and Ikorodu serves as Extension Agent in the rural Area.

In 2007, he was later deployed to Ministry of Rural Development from 2006, where he served in empowering the youth on Agriculture entrepreneurship in Epe, Ibeju Lekki, Badargy and Ikorodu Communities.

In 2013, he was later deployed to Ministry of Local Government and Community Affair (now called Local Government and Chieftaincy) served in dissemination of Agricultural Development initiatives to nine Local Governments in the State till year 2016.

In 2016, he was later deployed to Ministry of Environment directly posted to LASPARK (Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency) where he has served in different capacities, currently as Head, Plant Nursery.

Mr. Hassan has an HND in Agric. Management & Extension from Lagos State Polytechnic, and a  B.Sc in Agric. Extension and Rural Development from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

He is married with children.

Oluwaseun Usman Olayemi, born in 1985 attended Lagos Baptist Academy, Obanikoro.

An Alumnus of Lagos State University (LASU), he bagged a B.Sc. in Botany in 2008.

Oluwaseun started his career in 2011 with a Telecoms company as an Installer/technical operative and advanced to a position of a POS Terminal Progammer in African Prepaid Services and was retained as one of the best officers to continue his good deed with Easy Blue Access Communications. In the year 2013, He furthered to manage a Bottled Water Company as the Production Manager in Bond Water, his high performance earned him  an extension service to manage Kings Global Ventures (KGV) also as a Production Manager.

In 2017, Oluwaseun was employed in Lagos State Government and started with Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK). Since then, he has contributed to the development and advancement of the organization as well as his career.