Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos, on Monday, took the State
Traffic law campaign to the special religious services marking the
commencement of the 2012/2013 Legal Year.
The governor told the gathering of serving and retired judges,
magistrates, senior lawyers and other legal practitioners to dispense
justice when handling cases related to the traffic law.
He urged them to ensure that no innocent person is unjustly punished.
Speaking at the Central Mosque, Lagos, the governor explained that
the new law, which already enjoyed the backing of the executive and the
legislative arms, also needed the support of the judiciary to make it a
success.
He said that legislators will make laws that are aimed at securing
life and property, while the executive will continue to exert itself
towards implementing those laws, adding that whether it succeeds or not
will depend on the judiciary.
“In our state today, road traffic and public transportation has
played quite some roles in defining the quality of life we live. How
much time we spend at home and how much productivity we ultimately get
through when we get to work. How much sleep and well being we ultimately
enjoy. Indeed, it is a major determinant of our life expectancy.
Needless deaths, untimely deaths have become a scourge in our national
life,” he added.
Monday’s programme marked the beginning of a week-long event, and the
judicial officers were in their suits and robes, with some of the
judges looking elegant in their red ceremonial robes.
Fashola, however, urged the members of the judicial arm to work hard
during the new legal year, to build Lagos into a state of pride to all.
Thursday 20 September 2012
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