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Nigeria: Lagos magistrates’ law: ‘Amendment will correct career progression imbalance’— AG

Africa Links 24 with Francis Iwuchukwu
Published on 2026-09-14 19:40:00

The Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), has revealed that the planned extension of the retirement age of Magistrates and Law Officers is intended to address an emerging imbalance in the state’s justice sector.

Pedro made the revelation while explaining the rationale behind the proposed amendment to the Magistrates Law of Lagos State.

According to the AG, the proposed amendment was not an Executive Bill sponsored by his office, but a…

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