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Lagos justice ministry prioritises digital transformation, performance reviews

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lagos State's Ministry of Justice plans to enhance performance reviews and promote technology-driven legal services.
  • The ministry aims to increase emphasis on accountability and measurable outcomes in the second half of the year.
  • The Attorney General stressed the importance of integrity, professionalism, and adapting to digital legal practices while maintaining ethical standards.

Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, announced a renewed focus on performance reviews and digital transformation within the Ministry of Justice. Speaking at the Ministry’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting, Pedro outlined plans to enhance accountability and institutional effectiveness across all directorates and departments.

In the months ahead, we shall place increased emphasis on performance review and accountability. Every directorate and department must continuously assess its effectiveness and measure outcomes against established targets.

— Lawal PedroDuring the Ministry’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting with State Counsel.

The ministry aims to promote the adoption of technology-driven legal services as part of ongoing reforms. Pedro emphasized that the second half of the year will see increased attention on measurable outcomes and institutional effectiveness. Strategic engagements with senior officials are planned to evaluate performance and bolster capacity-building initiatives.

The future of legal practice is increasingly digital.

— Lawal PedroHighlighting the growing importance of technology in modern legal practice.

Pedro highlighted the critical role of the Ministry of Justice in governance, underscoring its responsibility to promote justice and uphold the rule of law. He also acknowledged the growing importance of technology in modern legal practice, citing e-filing, virtual court proceedings, and artificial intelligence as transformative innovations. However, he cautioned that technology adoption must be paired with strict adherence to professional ethics and data security.

As we adopt these technologies, we must maintain the highest standards of data protection, cybersecurity and professional responsibility.

— Lawal PedroCautioning about the ethical considerations of technology deployment.

"Integrity remains our most valuable asset," Pedro stated, emphasizing that public confidence hinges on both the quality of work and the character of legal officers. The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Hameed Oyenuga, also urged state counsel to embrace innovation and accountability to meet evolving demands.

Integrity remains our most valuable asset. Public confidence in the Ministry depends not only on the quality of our work but also on the character of those who perform it.

— Lawal PedroReiterating the need for legal officers to maintain high standards.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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