Lagos Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN, has called for sustained reforms, strategic investment and stronger collaboration to build a justice system capable of supporting investment, economic growth and public confidence in the State.

Pedro, SAN, made this clarion call on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, while delivering a Goodwill Message on behalf of himself and Mr Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the 2026/2027 Legal Year Summit, themed “Justice as an Economic Infrastructure: Strengthening the Judiciary for Africa’s Fifth Largest Economy,” held at The Jewel Aeida, Lekki, Lagos.

The Attorney General stressed that an efficient and accessible justice system is essential to protect property rights, enforcing contracts, resolving disputes and providing confidence for citizens, businesses and investors.

He emphasized the need for improved judicial infrastructure, human capital development and the increased use of technology, noting that e-filing, digital case management and virtual proceedings could help reduce delays and improve access to justice.

The AG also appealed to members of the legal profession to keep pace with emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, intellectual property and digital transactions, while upholding the core values of the profession.

Mr Pedro further encouraged the wider adoption of mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to facilitate faster and more cost-effective resolution of disputes.

He therefore called for a stronger collaboration among the Judiciary, Executive, Legislature, legal profession, business community and other stakeholders, urging participants to translate the discussions at the summit into practical and sustainable reforms.