The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, announced that the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill has been signed into law to prevent illegal organ harvesting.
Pedro shared this information on Thursday during a press briefing at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja, where he highlighted the importance of the new legislation alongside four additional laws.
He noted that the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed the laws to reaffirm his administration’s dedication to the welfare, security, and prosperity of Lagos residents.
The other newly enacted laws include the Consumer Protection Law, Lagos Enforcement Training Institute Law, Victims Assistance and Witness Protection Law, and Fire and Rescue Service Law.
He said, “These laws are not just milestones in the state’s legislative journey; they demonstrate our unwavering commitment to ensuring that Lagos remains a beacon of progress, justice, and opportunity in Nigeria.
“As a government, our priorities have always been to address the immediate needs of our citizens, protect their rights, ensure their safety, health and prosperities.
“In this regard, the recently signed laws cover some critical areas of public welfare, human rights, safety, and environmental sustainability.
“These Laws have been thoughtfully designed to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our state while paving the way for a more just, secure and prosperous future for all residents of Lagos.”
