The Lagos State Government has called on residents to take full advantage of the community-based mediation services offered by the Citizens’ Mediation Bureau (CMB).
Permanent Secretary of the CMB, Mrs. Aderinsola Olanrewaju, made the statement while addressing residents at the Badagry Division of the IBILE Stakeholders Meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025.
She described mediation as a safe and neutral space where residents can resolve disputes without the cost, delay, or hostility often associated with litigation.
Mrs. Olanrewaju explained that the government has strengthened the mediation system to continue reducing community conflicts and prevent disagreements from escalating in lagos.
She added that mediators are trained annually to handle Civil matters ranging from family and landlord-tenant disputes to commercial and workplace conflicts.
She urged traditional rulers, community leaders, and local officials to encourage residents to make use of the Bureau’s services rather than resort to self-help, emphasizing that grassroots peace remains a major priority for the State Government.
Keynote speaker, Mrs. Kehinde Taiwo, speaking on the theme “Mediation in Challenging Times – Building Peaceful Communities Through Dialogue,” described the forum as a clarion call for urgent action. She stressed that building peace is not the government’s sole responsibility; every resident has a role to play.
According to her, if community leaders, religious leaders, market women, youth, and families actively promote peace, Lagos will continue to serve as a model of harmony and peaceful communities.
Also speaking, Aholu Whenton, the 1st De Yeyi of Ajara Topa, Topa Kingdom, Badagry, Aholu Samuel Amosu Owolabani commended the Bureau’s efforts in promoting peace across Lagos.
He pledged continued collaboration and promised to further raise awareness among residents about the mediation services.
Lagos Urges Residents to Embrace Mediation Services