… Appoints Yetunde Ajayi As Director, Restorative Justice Centre
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Mr. Adebayo Haroun as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the administration of criminal justice in the State.
The appointment, conveyed through an official memo from the Office of the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, reflects the Ministry’s strategic focus on enhancing prosecutorial efficiency, upholding the rule of law, and advancing justice sector reforms.
Mr. Haroun, a Director (State Counsel) and seasoned legal practitioner and public prosecutor, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN.
He has also served the Ministry in various capacities and possesses extensive experience in criminal litigation, case management, and legal advisory services.
Mr. Haroun is expected to provide strong leadership in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions and further improve the quality and timeliness of criminal justice delivery in Lagos State.
In the same vein, Miss Yetunde has been appointed as Director, Restorative Justice Centre, Lagos State Ministry of Justice.
Miss Ajayi’s appointment underscores the Ministry’s continued emphasis on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and restorative justice initiatives aimed at promoting reconciliation and reducing case backlog within the justice system.
These appointments highlight the Ministry’s resolve to strengthen institutional leadership, improve service delivery, and sustain ongoing reforms across its various directorates and units.
The appointments take immediate effect.