Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon

Princess Omolara Omotade Oyekan-Olumegbon (born c. 1988), also known as Lara Olumegbon, is a Nigerian politician and administrator who currently serves as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Lagos Island Constituency I.

Early life and education Omolara Oyekan was born into the Lagos royal family. She is the daughter of the late Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II, the Oba of Lagos who reigned from 1965 to 2003. Her mother is a descendant of the Obanikoro of Lagos family.

She began her education at Crescent International School, Kano, for her primary education and proceeded to Supreme Education Foundation (SEF), Magodo, for her secondary education. She obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Sociology from Bowen University. Later, she earned a Master's degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lagos State University (LASU).

She also worked in the private and federal sectors, holding positions such as Compliance Officer at International and General Insurance (IGI) and Special Assistant to the MD/CEO at the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Abuja.

Political career In the 2023 general elections, she contested for the Lagos Island Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, eventually winning the election.

Upon her inauguration into the 10th Assembly, she was appointed as the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, and Job Creation. She has advocated for initiatives focused on urban farming to improve food security and programs aimed at empowering women with vocational skills.

Personal life She was married to the late High Chief Fatai Olumegbon, the Olumegbon of Lagos and Ajah, until his passing in 2019.