The Governor, Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has known as for a collaborative effort amongst all of the arms of presidency to make sure that the judiciary stays a pillar of justice and the final hope of the residents.
Sanwo-Olu made the decision at a particular prayer to mark the graduation of the 2024/2025 Authorized 12 months.
The occasion was held on the Lagos Central Mosque, Lagos Island, on Monday.
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, stated the state authorities was dedicated to supporting and strengthening the judiciary.
In keeping with him, the federal government recognises the important function of the judiciary in sustaining justice and order.
He emphasised that the manager arm remained steadfast in its assist for the judiciary and would proceed to collaborate intently with the judicial arm to make sure swift justice supply.
“It’s our candid view that the judicial arm of presidency holds a significant accountability in deciphering the legal guidelines, adjudicating civil and legal issues.
Additionally, it’s saddled with the accountability of offering mechanisms for various dispute decision,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
He stated that arduous work had sustained the integrity of the authorized system and ensured that the state judiciary remained a beacon of hope for the residents.
The governor highlighted some important reforms undertaken by the state judiciary to strengthen the authorized system.
“These embrace institution of the Small Claims Courtroom, the Particular Offences and Sexual Offences Courts, and introduction of e-probate companies.
“Additionally, the state judiciary has launched into building initiatives to spice up its efficiency.
“They embrace the Business Courtroom in Tapa which is 90 per cent accomplished and gives a specialised venue for dealing with the rising variety of industrial disputes in Lagos State,” he stated.
Sanwo-Olu added that the continuing assessment of the Administration of Felony Justice Legislation, together with the digitalisation of court docket processes, had enhanced the effectivity and accessibility of justice by way of improvements reminiscent of distant court docket sittings and e-filing.
In his lecture entitled “Exploring the Roles of the Judiciary in Revitalising Nigeria’s Economic system by way of an Islamic Lens” Sheikh Imran Elha, stated that the judicial profession was a divine calling,
“It’s a profession accepted by Allah, paralleling it to the noble function of prophets who served as intermediaries between the individuals.
“As such, the occupation calls for utmost equity, integrity and dedication.
“Allah will command the shadow to be on solely those that decide rightly,” he stated.
In keeping with him, there are three classes of judges: righteous judges who render simply verdicts, ignorant judges who make uninformed selections, and corrupt judges who deliberately manipulate judgments by way of compromise or exterior strain.
The cleric stated that utilization of unsuitable scales was a type of injustice and should be averted by the residents.
Equally, in his lecture, entitled: “Justice as a Catalyst for Financial Restoration and Political Stability in Nigeria”, Sheikh AbdulRahman Lawal stated that God condemned injustice.
He stated that God commanded justice, equity and compassion in all human interactions.
He added that justice should be equitable irrespective of faith or tribe.
The cleric additionally stated that justice supply should be with out concern and favour.
“Delayed justice can be a type of injustice, and all those that assist injustice might be in whole darkness on the final day.
He urged all stakeholders within the justice administration to be honest, saying that judges solely made judgments based mostly on information introduced earlier than them.
(NAN)
