Kazeem Alogba
That the legal system in Lagos State is adjudged the best in Nigeria is not accidental, and historically, it is the oldest in the country.Its existence dates back to the period of the cession of Lagos to the British Colonial Government when it was established and known as Colony Province Judiciary. Since then, Lagos judiciary system has been at the forefront, with the highest number of judges, magistrates and it leads in the speedy administration of justice as well as justice delivery.
It has, however, been taking the lead among the 36 states’ legal systems following the reformation agenda that was introduced under the administration of former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which subsequent administrations have built on, including the incumbent, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.
On taking the oath of office in 1999, Tinubu and the incumbent Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who was then Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner of…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
