Lawal Pedro
2 Jan
Leading arbitration practitioners in Nigeria have called for a significant change in attitude towards accountability and integrity within the practice of arbitration.
12 Dec
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has reiterated that all laws of the state will henceforth be effectively enforced to encourage economic activities and protect investments in the state.
14 Oct 2023
Following his new appointment as the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lagos State, friends, family and colleagues of legal icon, Alhaji Mohammed Lawal Pedro, recently gathered at the Suru Express Plus Hotel, Ikeja, to celebrate him and welcome a new dawn in the state judicial system. Speaking at the event, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,…
26 Sep 2023
Scores of legal stakeholders over the weekend eulogised the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro over his recent appointment and challenged him to leave an enduring legacy during his time.
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