Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), has urged legal practitioners to remain committed to professional growth and career advancement, noting that ‘Call to Bar’ only marks the beginning of a professional journey.

Pedro advised at a reception organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice in honour of newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, Mr Haroun Adebayo Mubashiru and Mrs Thomas-Orogan Folashade Aina.
 
He encouraged lawyers to approach their careers with determination, emphasising that professional advancement requires sustained effort and commitment beyond call to Bar.

The Attorney-General also highlighted the importance of teamwork and mutual respect, describing positive professional relationships and goodwill as enduring legacies in public service.

Earlier, the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr Hameed O. Oyenuga, commended Pedro for supporting the career advancement of colleagues.
 
The Permanent Secretary, Citizens’ Mediation Bureau, Mrs Aderinsola Olanrewaju, congratulated the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and pledged continued collaboration towards the ministry’s progress.
 
In their separate responses, Aina and Mubashiru reaffirmed commitment to the growth of the sector and improved service delivery in their new capacities.