Legal Magazine names Kazeem as Attorney General of the Year

Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner For Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem was on Sunday named the Attorney General of the Year by the Esq Legal Magazine at an elaborate ceremony which held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Kazeem dedicated the award to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode.

According to him, “the modest achievements so far recorded in administration of Justice in Lagos State is a pointer to the fact that our pragmatic Governor is a firm believer in the rule of law and passionate about providing easy access to Justice for all especially the in indigent in our dear State.

“This can be seen in the rapid reform going on in the Justice system and resources being expended by this administration towards strengthening the gains already made.

“It is noteworthy to mention that in the past ten months the State Government has commissioned the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Sikiru Adagun Courthouse, Ajegunle and Olusola Thomas Courthouse, Badagry.

In addition, A Stakeholders Law Summit, with the largest number of participants in Nigeria was sponsored by the State, with far reaching recommendations that would further enhance administration of Justice in Lagos State.”

Kazeem, while thanking Esq Legal Magazine for the recognition, pledged not to disappoint the expectations for which he had been so honoured.