Lagos to initiate justice sector reform in 2024: Attorney General

Attorney General (A-G) of Lagos State, Pedro Lawal (SAN), says the state is now positioned to initiate a justice sector reform in 2024 to enhance justice administration.
Mr Lawal said this at an interactive session with journalists at the Judicial Service Commission in Ikeja on Saturday.
According to him, the leadership of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is always committed to the task of ensuring that Lagos State remains a pacesetter in justice delivery.
He said the state governor had inaugurated phases two and three of a police complex at the Idimu area on Thursday in furtherance of law and order.
Mr Lawal said the ministry of justice was the leader of the law and order sector of the state, which also encompassed the justice sector.
He said in 2024, the state would embark on a summit on justice sector reform to aid the justice system.
“Just today, we had an interactive session with the corporate bodies just to ensure that Lagos continues to be a sane environment for investment.
“Moreso, we will have a summit on justice sector reform before the end of January next year, which will involve legal practitioners, stakeholders, judges, and even the private sector.
“The essence is to use the justice system, where we have effective and efficient administration of justice, to drive economic activities in the state.
“This is to ensure that investments are not only protected but are enhanced in Lagos State.
“We can be rest assured that we will have both local and foreign investors coming into Lagos,” he said
Mr Lawal said the door of the Ministry of Justice would remain open to measures that could help enhance the justice system.
He added that there would be routine engagements in this regard, which would serve as a driver to an efficient justice system in the state.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Economy
Naira ends week stronger with 0.9% gain against dollar at official market
Data published on Friday by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the local currency gained N1.34 compared with Thursday’s closing rate of N1,381.52 per dollar.

States
Niger: Police rescue two suspected phone thieves from mob
He identified the suspects as Hassan Abdullahi, 20, and Khalifa Bashir, 22.

Heading 5
Court of Appeal nullifies Electoral Act provisions on parties’ primary election, membership register
Zenith Party argued that the disputed Electoral Act provisions unlawfully interfered with the internal affairs of political parties.

Lagos
Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates climate investment fund
Mr Sanwo-Olu described the fund as a landmark intervention.

States
Judiciary partners revenue board to boost IGR in Taraba
Mr Agya commended the service for its reforms.

NationWide
NRC reaffirms police partnership to protect rail assets
Mr Opeifa described the nation’s railway infrastructure as critical national assets that must be safeguarded.





