Mr. Kolawole Michael Peters Esq
The Commission's Secretary
Kolawole Peters was born into the family of Mr. & Mrs. J.M.A Peters of Ake, Abeokuta on the 4th of May, 1967.
He began his Education career in the 1973 at the St. Thomas Acquinas Primary school, Suru-Lere, Lagos state. He had his Secondary School Education in Morocco Comprehensive High school Igbobi, Lagos state from 1980 – 1985. While in Secondary school, he was a class captain for (3) years before his appointment as a Deputy Head Boy, he was also the President, Literary and Debating Society.
Kolawole Peters proceeded to the Ogun State University (Now Olabisi Onabanjo University) in 1987 where he studied Law. He later attended the Nigerian Law School Victoria Island, Lagos state and was called to the Bar in 1992 (December, 17th).
He was ordained as a pastor in 1996 in the Evangelical International full Gospel Church, Lagos state. Presently he oversees the same church.
Kolawole Peters practiced Law in the firms of Anene Nzelu & Co, Enugu state and Alade Agbabiaka & Co., Lagos state before he established his own law firm, Kolawole Peters & Co., Isolo Lagos state.
Kolawole Michael Peters Esq
WORKING EXPERIENCE
He was appointed as a Magistrate Grade I in 1997. He rose through the ranks to become the most Senior Magistrate in Ogun State in 2008.
He served the Magistrates’ Association of Nigeria (M.A.N.), Ogun State branch in the capacities of social Secretary and Chairman at different periods.
Kolawole was seconded to the Ogun State Judicial Service Commission as the Secretary in 2011. His appointment was confirmed in April, 2012.
Kolawole Peters is a recipient of the Ogun State University (Now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Ago-Iwoye Alumni Association, Abeokuta Chapter’s Prestigious Award in recognition of his numerous contributions to the Association.
He has attended many Seminars and Workshops within and outside Nigeria.
He is happily married to Aderonke Lola Peters and they are blessed with children. His hobbies include; Reading, Traveling, and Playing Table Tennis.
