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PRESS RELEASE: PREROGATIVE OF MERCY

SANWO-OLU APPROVES RELEASE OF 55 INMATES. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently, on the 15th of October, 2024 on the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy has approved the release of 55 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State.The release order was for the immediate release of 40 inmates while others are […]

PRESS RELEASE: LASG HOLDS STAKEHOLDER’S MEETING TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION FOR EFFECTIVE JUSTICE DELIVERY.

… advocates for changes in land laws to address coastal threats in the state. With the goal of improving collaborations amongst ministries and agencies in the State, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Justice, organized a two-day stakeholders’ meeting with MDAs, themed “Enhancing Collaboration for Effective Justice Delivery,” from Wednesday, 23rd to Thursday, […]

PRESS RELEASE: LETI CONCLUDES Y2024 ANNUAL TRAINING EXERCISE

The Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI) under the Lagos Ministry of Justice, has successfully concluded its 2024 annual mandatory training exercise, which commenced on July 25th and ended on August 10th, 2024 at the Ikeja Senior Grammar School, Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos. Speaking at the Opening ceremony, CEO LETI, Barr. Abiola Adewumi Adeyinka emphasized […]

PRESS RELEASE: NBA 2024 SPECIAL “LAGOS DAY:A SHOWCASE OF LAGOS CULTURAL HERITAGE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

With the goal of showcasing Lagos rich cultural heritage and significant achievements,  the State Government organized a Special “Lagos Day” event during the 64th NBA Annual General Conference on Tuesday, 27th August, 2024 at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos. In his address, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN […]

PRESS RELEASE :Lagos State Set to Host Special Lagos Day at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2024

The Lagos State Government is set to host a Special Lagos Day during the 2024 edition of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, 27th August 2024, will take place at the specially built Marquee, within the Conference venue at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, from 11:00 AM. This […]

PRESS RELEASE: FLUORESCENT SECONDARY SCHOOL VISITS LAGOS DCR TO UNDERSTUDY THE CHILD RIGHTS LAW OF LAGOS STATE

As part of the initiative to foster civic responsibility and legal awareness among young people, Fluorescent Secondary School visited the Directorate for Citizens Rights under the Lagos Ministry of Justice to understudy the Child Rights Law of the State on Monday, 22nd of July at the conference room of the Ministry, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking […]

PRESS RELEASE – LAGOS ,ROLAC TRAINS MAGISTRATES ON RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

The Lagos Restorative Justice Centre in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti Corruption Program (RoLAC) on Thursday organized a training program for Lagos Magistrates on Restorative justice at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, Lagos Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, stressed that Restorative […]

PRESS RELEASE: PREROGATIVE OF MERCY

SANWO-OLU APPROVES RELEASE OF 56 INMATES, COMMUTTAL OF 1 DEATH ROW INMATE TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT AND 1 PARDON Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy has approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State and the commuttal of 1 inmate on death […]

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