By Yetunde Ayobami Ojo 26 September 2023 | 5:12 am Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said his administration would continue to support the judiciary arm of the government and ensure that justice is served even in most trying times. Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Christian Religion, Rev. Bukola Adebiyi (left); Solicitor General/Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Titilayo Shitta-Bey Williams; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and others during a church thanksgiving service to mark the commencement of 2023/2024 New Legal Year at Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos…yesterday. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said his administration would continue to support the judiciary arm of the government and ensure that justice is served even in most trying times. The governor spoke at a special thanksgivings service held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos to herald the opening of the 2023/2024 legal year. Sanwo-Olu also promised better support for the judiciary from the executive arm of government, just as he emphasised the importance of collaboration between the executive, legislature and judiciary. He said: “Dedication of our legal community has ensured that justice continues to be served, even in the most trying times. Therefore, I urge you all to continue in this line, bearing in mind the work you do for the smooth functioning of our society. “Building the Lagos State of our dream requires that all hands must be on the deck. “We’ll do everything within our powers to make the environment conducive and to enable you discharge your duties without fear or favour.” Sanwo-Olu said his administration committed to finishing the Tapa Court, the GIC, Taylor Magistrate Court and “also to ensure that all our magistracy has asked for privately, we will do publicly and more”. In his remarks, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, blamed parents for moral decadence in society. The chief justice, during the service held at the Eko Central Mosque, Island, expressed concerns regarding the deteriorating moral values in the society and attributed it, largely, to parental guidance. Justice Alogba urged parents to take more active roles in nurturing good character and moral conduct. 1 hour ago As Akwa Ibom people celebrate 36 years of statehood, Governor Umo Eno has taken the lead to ensure continuous peace and unity of the various components of the State, as he urged stakeholders to rid the state of divisiveness and other tendencies inimical to the peace and growth. 1 hour ago The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sued the Ondo State Government, the Governor of Ondo State and others over impeachment proceedings against him. 1 hour ago Perez Medcare Hospital, where the late Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba known as Mohbad, was allegedly taken to prior to his demise, has said that he was brought in dead. 3 hours ago Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said his administration would continue to support the judiciary arm of the government and ensure that justice is served even in most trying times. 4 hours ago United States (US) Consulate General in Nigeria has said it has been monitoring activities in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 11 governorship election, expecting that it will be peaceful and credible.
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