Lagos Justice Ministry Celebrates New Permanent Secretaries

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has celebrated the appointment of two of its officials, Mrs. Thomas-Orogan Folashade Aina and Mr. Haroun Adebayo Mubashiru, as Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service.

The reception, held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Alausa, Ikeja, brought together government officials, colleagues, family members and friends to honour the appointees’ career progression.

Speaking at the event, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, congratulated the new Permanent Secretaries, praising their diligence, perseverance, dedication and commitment to duty. He encouraged them and other legal practitioners to remain determined in pursuing professional advancement, noting that being called to the Bar was only the beginning of a legal career.

Pedro also stressed the importance of teamwork, mutual respect, empathy and professional unity, describing positive workplace relationships and goodwill as lasting legacies.

Earlier, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Hameed Olanrewaju Oyenuga, congratulated the appointees and commended the Attorney-General for supporting the career advancement of colleagues. The Permanent Secretary of the Citizens’ Mediation Bureau, Mrs. Aderinsola Olanrewaju, also congratulated the new appointees and pledged continued collaboration towards the Ministry’s progress.

In their responses, Aina and Mubashiru expressed appreciation to God, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Pedro, Oyenuga and their colleagues for their mentorship and support. They pledged to contribute to the Ministry’s development and maintain high standards in public service delivery.

The celebration highlighted the Ministry’s recognition of professional dedication and career growth, while underscoring the importance of collaboration and sustained commitment to effective justice administration in Lagos State.

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