Lagos AG Lawal Pedro Calls for Enhanced Legal Ethics

On Friday, during a mid-year meeting held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa Ikeja, Mr. Lawal Pedro, the Lagos State Attorney General, urged state counsel to improve their performance and adhere to ethical standards. The meeting, themed "Enhancing Service Delivery in the Justice Sector," focused on the Ministry of Justice's central role in promoting justice and upholding the rule of law.

Pedro reminded counsel that their work directly impacts individuals and communities, stressing the need for diligence and integrity in public legal service. He announced plans to intensify performance evaluations across directorates in the second half of the year as part of the ministry's reform agenda.

Additionally, he highlighted the growing role of technology in legal practice, advocating for a balance between innovation and the safeguarding of data protection. Pedro also called for stronger mentorship programs to support younger lawyers, emphasizing that the ministry serves as a platform for professional growth and leadership development within Nigeria's legal profession.