On Tuesday, a Delegation of Six Attorneys-General from the South-West States, led by Ekiti State Attorney-General, Mr Olawale Fapohunda visited VP Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, briefing him on the progress of justice reforms in their various States.
The Vice President who expressed delight at the visit commended the Attorneys-General for the “great work” that has been done in the States, observing the wide range of areas being covered by the Justice Sector Reforms.
The Attorneys-General in separate remarks during the courtesy call praised the VP’s efforts as Lagos State Attorney- General, attributing some of the gains recorded in their States to his innovative ideas.
They detailed different initiatives being implemented in their States centering around reforms on the administration of justice system.
In his response, Prof. Osinbajo urged the States’ chief law officers to leverage their network and individual positions to effect the desired changes in the justice sector.
Referring specifically to ongoing reform efforts in Lagos and other states, Lagos State Attorney General, Mr Onigbanjo, SAN said “Your Excellency, you laid a solid foundation upon which we are building on today. The reforms initiated by you as AG have been the basis for what we are doing and have done in Lagos.”
In the same vein, the Oyo State AG, Prof. Oyewo noted that “we are proud of your achievements and contributions to the development of the judiciary and this great country.”
On his part, Mr Fapohunda said the reform process in the States including in Ekiti is focused on law reform, institutional reform and general reviews in areas that have direct impact on the administration of justice system. He also praised the foundational justice reform works of Prof. Osinbajo in Lagos State.
The Attorneys-General and Justice Commissioners who visited represented Ekiti, Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun and Osun States.
