The Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has reaffirmed the Lagos State Ministry of Justice’s commitment to strengthening strategic collaboration with relevant stakeholders in crime prevention and public safety.
Mr. Pedro gave this assurance on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, while receiving the ECAPI Anti-Crime Grand Patron Award from the Eagle Crime Awareness & Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Justice Conference Room, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Attorney General expressed appreciation for the recognition, noting that partnerships with civil society organisations remain critical to advancing public awareness, improving access to justice, and enhancing community-based crime approaches to tackling crime.
Pedro reiterated the Ministry’s openness to strategic collaborations that will further strengthen the justice system and promote a safer Lagos.
Presenting the award, the President and Founder of ECAPI, Amb. Samuel Adam, stated that the honour was conferred in recognition of the Attorney General’s exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to justice sector reforms, and significant contributions to crime prevention and public safety.
He commended Mr. Pedro’s impactful leadership and assured the Ministry of the organisation’s readiness to collaborate in furtherance of shared objectives in crime prevention and public enlightenment.