...reaffirms commitment to strengthen non-custodial measures in the justice sector
Lagos Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN,Tuesday received the Chairman, Hon. Justice Candide Johnson (RTD) and members of the Lagos State Parole Board on a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Justice, Secretariat ,Alausa, Ikeja.
The visit was aimed at officially introducing the Lagos State Parole Board to the Hon. Attorney General and to seek his guidance on the effective implementation of parole administration in the State, in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019.
In his remarks, the A.G commended the establishment of the Lagos State Parole Board as a significant milestone in advancing restorative justice, reducing congestion in custodial centres, and promoting the reformation and reintegration of offenders into society.
He assured the Board of the Ministry’s full cooperation and legal support in ensuring the successful operationalization of Parole Administration in Lagos State.
Pedro, emphasized that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice remains committed to strengthening non-custodial measures and deepening reforms within the justice system to enhance fairness, efficiency, and access to justice for all.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Lagos State Parole Board, Hon. Justice Candide Johnson RTD, expressed appreciation to the Honourable Attorney General for the audience granted the delegation and briefed him on the objectives and operational framework of the Board.
He noted that while the Board has received its official Operational Guidelines and Protocols for Parole Administration, released in April 2025, there remains a pressing need for office space,logistics and administrative support to enable the Board to effectively discharge its statutory responsibilities.
He therefore appealed for the assistance and guidance of the Ministry of Justice in facilitating the necessary institutional and inter-agency support required for the full commencement of parole administration in Lagos State.
The visit underscored the collaborative efforts between the Lagos State Ministry of Justice and the Nigerian Correctional Service toward strengthening non-custodial initiatives and promoting a humane and reformative criminal justice system.
Also in attendance, the Controller of Corrections, Nigeria Correctional Service, Controller George Daramola; Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Olusegun Peter Ogunnusi, Directors in the Ministry and other members of the Parole board
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