The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has hosted a reception in honour of Mrs. Thomas-Orogan Folashade Aina and Mr. Haroun Adebayo Mubashiru following their appointment as Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service.

The event, held on Monday, 19th October 2026, at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Alausa, Ikeja, brought together government officials, colleagues, family members and friends to celebrate the appointees.

In his remarks, the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, congratulated the new Permanent Secretaries, commending their diligence, perseverance, dedication and commitment to duty. He urged them and other legal practitioners to pursue career advancement with determination, noting that being called to the Bar was only the beginning of a legal career.

Mr. Pedro also emphasised the importance of teamwork, mutual respect, empathy and esprit de corps, describing positive professional relationships and goodwill as enduring legacies.

Earlier, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Hameed Olanrewaju Oyenuga, congratulated the appointees and commended the Attorney-General for supporting the career advancement of his colleagues. Furthermore ,The Permanent Secretary, Citizens’ Mediation Bureau, Mrs. Aderinsola Olanrewaju in attendance also congratulated them and pledged continued collaboration towards the Ministry’s progress.

In their responses, Mrs. Thomas-Orogan Folashade and Mr. Haroun Adebayo expressed gratitude to God ,to the Governor of Lagos State,Mr Babajide Sanwo.Olu , Attorney-General ,Mr Lawal Pédro,SAN,and the Solicitor-General and colleagues for their mentorship and support. They reaffirmed their commitment to the Ministry’s growth and excellence in service delivery.

The reception reaffirmed the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to recognizing excellence, dedication and professional growth in the Lagos State Public Service.