Lagos govt clarifies proposed Magistrates’ Law amendment

Retirement age bill for Lagos magistrates, law officers not executive-sponsored - Attorney-General

Lagos Attorney-General Lawal Pedro says the bill to increase the retirement age of magistrates and law officers to 65 is a Private Member's Bill.

Lagos govt clarifies proposed Magistrates’ Law amendment

The Lagos State Government has clarified that the proposed amendment to the Magistrates’ Law before the State House of Assembly was not initiated as an executive bill but is a private member’s bill aimed at addressing structural challenges within the justice system. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, said the clarification became necessary following the controversy surrounding the proposed legislation and the ne…

“Retirement Age Bill For Lagos Magistrates, Law Officers Not Sponsored By Executive” — Attorney-General Lawal Pedro

*Says Proposal Seeks To Correct Career Imbalance The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has clarified that the proposed amendment seeking to increase the retirement age of magistrates and law officers in the state was not sponsored by the Executive or his office. Pedro said the bill is a Private Member’s […]

Lagos State clears the air on Proposed Magistrates Law - Lagos Television

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has clarified the controversy surrounding the proposed amendment to the Magistrates Law of Lagos State, stating that the Bill before the State House of Assembly is not an Executive Bill nor sponsored by his office, but a Private Member’s Bill seeking to increase the retirement...