E. Ohwovoriole

Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN is a Nigerian legal practitioner and politician serving as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta State, Nigeria since February 2024, in the cabinet of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Early life and education Ohwovoriole is from Agbon Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. He holds both a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1995 and completed his National Youth Service Corps with Mrakpor & Oju Chambers in Lagos.

In his role, he has articulated support for improved synergy between investigative agencies and the Ministry of Justice to enhance justice delivery and has announced plans for modernising criminal information systems in the state as part of the government's technological reforms.

Professional associations and honours Ohwovoriole is a member of the International Bar Association and the Nigerian Bar Association. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators and holds associate memberships with the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria.