New Legal Year: Oyo AG Calls for Unity, Professionalism Among Law Officers

The Oyo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Ayodeji Aikomo, has called on law officers in the State to promote unity, uphold professionalism and strengthen collaboration in the discharge of their responsibilities as the new legal year begins.

The Attorney-General stated this on Friday at a programme organised by the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Oyo State Chapter, at the Ministry’s Library, to mark the commencement of the new legal year.

Hon. Aikomo urged the law officers to sustain teamwork and mutual understanding, stressing that the Ministry of Justice could only function effectively in an atmosphere of unity, cooperation and mutual respect, devoid of grudges, ill will or any form of disaffection among its personnel.

He also admonished the law officers to begin the new legal year with the love of God and a renewed commitment to unity, urging them to work together for the overall progress of the Ministry.

He noted that a house divided against itself cannot stand, emphasising the need for harmony, mutual understanding and collective responsibility among the officers.

In her remarks, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Mrs Oluwabunmi Are, urged law officers to renew their commitment to professionalism, ethical conduct, diligence and impartiality.

She reminded them that the authority entrusted to them carried a corresponding obligation to serve the public with honesty, humility and accountability.

She stressed that a strong and effective Ministry of Justice could only be achieved through unity, cooperation, mutual respect, teamwork and mentorship.

She also commended the leadership of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) under the leadership of Mrs Deborah Collins for its efforts towards promoting professionalism and cordial relationships among law officers.

Earlier, in her opening remarks, the Chairman of LOAN, Oyo State Chapter, Mrs Deborah Collins, noted that the work of law officers was demanding and called on members to uphold diligence, discipline, competence and ethical conduct in the service of the rule of law.

She said the welfare and professional recognition of law officers were central to the association’s mandate, and encouraged senior colleagues to mentor younger lawyers.

The programme ended with Christian and Muslim prayers led by Mr Ogunniran and Mrs Sanni, respectively, seeking divine wisdom, guidance and protection for the Ministry in the new legal year.

The event also featured a procession of law officers from the conference hall, followed by group photographs to commemorate the occasion.