The Lagos State reaffirms its commitment to institutional reforms, human rights protection, and improved governance
The Lagos State Government has released commencement dates for seven new laws recently signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Mrs Grace Alo, five laws became operational on February 19, 2025, while two others will take effect from August 4, 2025.
The new legislations include the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Law, Law Enforcement Training Institute Law, Human Organ Harvest and Tissue Transplantation Law, Consumer Protection Agency Law, and Victim Assistance and Witness Protection Law.
Two other laws — the Local Government Administration Law, 2025 and Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Law, 2025 — will begin in August despite protests from some civil groups.
“This is to allow for sufficient time to disseminate information about the new laws, educate the public, and put in place the necessary infrastructure and resources for their enforcement,” Alo stated, urging stakeholders to ensure compliance.