Lagos State Ministry of Justice

PRESS RELEASE : LAGOS MOJ ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ADEBAYO HAROUN AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS.

………Appoints Ajayi Yetunde as Director, Restorative Justice Centre. The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Mr. Adebayo Haroun as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the administration of criminal justice in the State. The appointment, conveyed through an official memo from the Office of the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, reflects the Ministry’s strategic focus on enhancing prosecutorial efficiency, upholding the rule of law, and advancing justice sector reforms. Mr. Haroun, a Director (State Counsel) and seasoned legal practitioner and public prosecutor, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN. He has also served the Ministry in various capacities and possesses extensive experience in criminal litigation, case management, and legal advisory services.Mr. Haroun is expected to provide strong leadership in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions and further improve the quality and timeliness of criminal justice delivery in Lagos State. In the same vein, Miss Ajayi Yetunde has been appointed as Director, Restorative Justice Centre, Lagos State Ministry of Justice. Miss Ajayi’s appointment underscores the Ministry’s continued emphasis on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and restorative justice initiatives aimed at promoting reconciliation and reducing case backlog within the justice system. These appointments highlight the Ministry’s resolve to strengthen institutional leadership, improve service delivery, and sustain ongoing reforms across its various directorates and units. The appointments take immediate effect.

LAGOS DPP ,BABAJIDE OLUMUYIWA MARTINS APPOINTED AS PERMANENT SECRETARY

The Lagos State Government has announced the appointment of the States Director of Public Prosecutions,Dr Babajide Martins as a Permanent Secretary in the State’s Public Service. The appointment, approved by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, is part of a broader initiative to strengthen and reinvigorate the State’s policy implementation and public service delivery framework. According to an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, the appointment takes effect from April 2, 2026. However, specific posting and deployment of the newly appointed Permanent Secretary will be announced in due course. Dr. Martins’ elevation reflects his dedication, professionalism, and valuable contributions to the Lagos State Public Service and Justice delivery respectively. His appointment is widely seen as a testament to his experience and capacity to contribute at a higher level of governance and administration.

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