Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated seven new buses to the Lagos State Ministry of Justice to enhance justice delivery and operational efficiency.
The vehicles, provided through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), were presented to the ministry on Thursday.
The donation was confirmed in a statement issued by the ministry.
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, described the gesture as a significant boost to the administration of justice in the state. He noted that two of the buses would be used to transport suspects to and from court, while another two would serve the Special Taskforce on Human Trafficking.
“The remaining buses will enhance the mobility of legal teams across Lagos. These buses will ease transportation logistics for prosecutors and legal officers, support timely trial processes, and improve overall operational efficiency,” Pedro said.
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Executive Secretary of the LSSTF, Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun, explained that this was the first direct request from the governor to support the ministry, reflecting his commitment to strengthening both the justice and security sectors through institutional collaboration.
The Controller of Corrections, Lagos State Command, George Daramola, expressed gratitude for the donation, saying that the buses designated for inmate transportation would ensure the safe and timely movement of inmates.
Similarly, the Lagos State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Hameed Oyenuga, thanked the governor, the attorney-general, and the LSSTF for their support. He pledged that the vehicles would be deployed strategically, especially in underserved areas, to promote better access to justice.
