Ondo attorney-general confirms appointment of 273 aides

Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), has explained his decision to appoint a team of 273 lawyers as advisers.

Ajulo, in a statement, claimed the appointment of the aides will enhance legal services for the state and protect citizens’ rights.

The appointment of the aides was aimed at enhancing the provision of excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the state and protecting the rights of its people, Ajulo said.

He added that appointees will offer “invaluable guidance” in achieving his vision of making Ondo’s Attorney-General’s office the “best public law office in Nigeria.”

“Upon assuming the position of Attorney General of Ondo State, a total of 273 lawyers, comprising both seasoned professionals and junior colleagues, eagerly presented a multitude of ideas to lend their support to me in serving the government and people of Ondo State,” Ajulo said in the statement.

Ajulo also disclosed that the appointees are divided into two categories: “honorary advisers” and “technical advisers” to the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice of Ondo State.

The appointees, according to the Justice Commissioner, are lawyers who have distinguished themselves in law practice, bench (retired), government, academia, and social work, among others.

Ajulo outlined an eight-point reform agenda, “AJULOKAY,” which he claims will guide his tenure.

The agenda includes (A) Access To Justice, (J) Justice Sector Reform, (U) Uniform Law Enforcement Procedures, and (L) Law Officers And Lawyers’ Welfare In Ondo State Will Be Reviewed.

Other points are: (O) Obedience To Court Order And Law; (K) Knowledge Of Existing Laws (Adequate Dissemination); (A) Adherence To Executive Orders Of The Governor And Rule Of Law; and (Y) Youth, Children, Juvenile, Women And Persons With Disability Laws.