Let me begin by thanking Almighty God for sparing our lives to witness yet another opening of the New Legal year. I congratulate the Lagos State Judiciary under the leadership of My lord, Hon. Justice Opeyemi Oke, Chief Judge of Lagos State for the success, hardwork, dedication, and co-operation in the past few years. […]
Lagos Goes Tough On Drug Abuse, Plans 1000-Man Walk Against Scourge
…Women Strategically Positioned To Stop Teenage Rape, Pregnancy In a bid to step up its campaign against all forms of drug abuse, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has concluded plans to stage a 1000-man walk against the scourge and raise awareness on its inherent danger especially among youths. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, […]
Say No To Female Genital Mutilation
…We Can Stamp Out FGM By 2030 Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has expressed optimism that Female Genital Mutilation could be stamped out of Africa by 2030, if all individual and institutional stakeholders worked together towards achieving that purpose. She said this at Alausa, Ikeja, in comments to reporters, on […]
Tough Time Awaits Offenders of Sexual, Economic Crimes
…Commissions Special Courts For Quick Dispensation of Justice Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned a Sexual Offences and Special Courts for Corruption and Economic Crime Cases, with a vow to make the State uncomfortable for sexual offenders and bring perpetrators of economic crimes to justice without delay. Governor Ambode, who spoke at […]
Lagos DNA Centre Set To Tackle Homicide, Drug, Alcohol Abuse
…Resolves 35 Cases In Three Months The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it has awarded the contract for the expansion of the operations of the DNA and Forensic Centre to include a world class Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry Section in line with efforts to expand the scope of operation of the Centre to offer more services. The […]
Opening Remarks At The Opening Ceremony Of Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference
On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the nation’s Center of Excellence and the 5th largest economy in Africa. Lagos State is connected in many ways to the history of Nigeria including the study and practice of law. It is home to […]
Children’s Day: Lagos State Government Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Children Against Abuse, Molestation
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday reassured Lagosians that the State Government would do everything possible to ensure that six pupils of the Government Model College, Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday are rescued unhurt and reunited with their parents. Governor Ambode, who gave the assurance at […]
Functional Judicial System Critical To Economic Growth
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday identified delay in the administration of justice as a major challenge that must be jointly tackled by all relevant stakeholders in the justice sector, just as he urged judges, lawyers and others to change their attitudes and stand up for what is right. Speaking at the opening ceremony […]
Welcome Address Presented At The Stakeholders’ Summit On The Administration Of Justice Held At Eko Hotel Towers &D Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos On The 30th January, 2017
I welcome the Justice Community to this Stakeholders’ Summit on the Administration of Justice specifically looking at catalysts for Justice Sector Reform in the State. The essence of this Summit is to generate …/ constructive and innovative constructive and innovative ideas on the challenges in the justice sector which will serve as catalyst for further […]
Lagos State Government Commences The Implementation Of Child Protection Policy
The Lagos State Government has commenced implementation of the Executive Order ratified by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on December 16, 2016 which established the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The Executive Order highlights the importance and priority which the State Government placed towards protecting the lives of children and it applies to all State […]