Justice delivery: Lagos AG urges junior officers to embrace integrity

Lagos State Attorney-General Lawal Pedro has called on junior officers within the Ministry of Justice to prioritize integrity, professionalism, and teamwork, highlighting that delivering justice effectively is a shared duty. Pedro made these remarks Tuesday in Ikeja during the opening of a two-day workshop focused on empowering junior staff for service excellence.

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Every officer has a role to play as the quality of your work contributes directly or indirectly to the effectiveness of the ministry.

The workshop, themed “From Potential to Performance: Empowering Junior Officers for Excellence in Service Delivery,” is designed to enhance the capabilities of non-legal personnel. Pedro stressed that the Ministry of Justice relies on professionals across administration, finance, IT, human resources, and public relations, not just lawyers. "Every officer has a role to play as the quality of your work contributes directly or indirectly to the effectiveness of the ministry," he stated.

Pedro underscored the importance of integrity for public servants, who hold positions of trust and must manage government resources with honesty and accountability. He also warned that delays in one unit could impede the entire department's performance and public service delivery, emphasizing the critical role of teamwork. The Attorney-General encouraged active participation in the workshop sessions, which cover competence, productivity, office etiquette, communication, emotional intelligence, professionalism, ethics, and well-being.

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Potential is only the beginning. It must be translated to performance.

Mr. Hameed Oyenuga, the Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General, described the junior officers as the ministry's future workforce. He urged them to transform their potential into performance through responsibility, professionalism, and dedication. Oyenuga stressed that quality work is essential for the administration of justice and encouraged officers to seek mentors and embrace continuous professional development.

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The quality of your work matters because your duties contribute directly to the effective administration of justice.