The Lagos State Law Reform Commission, this week, began consultations with the Ministries of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Agriculture and Food Systems as part of efforts to review, modernise and harmonise laws governing two of the state’s strategic sectors.
The engagements, led by the commission’s Executive Secretary, Oluyemisi Ogunlola, focused on addressing legal gaps, eliminating overlapping regulatory functions and strengthening institutional frameworks to support governance, investment and sustainable development.
During a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ogunlola said the exercise was aimed at identifying grey areas in existing and proposed laws, particularly issues relating to overlapping mandates, revenue administration and the responsibilities of ministries, departments and agencies.
“We are examining areas where responsibilities intersect and ensuring that the legal framework provides clear institutional mandates before any amendment or harmonisation of the applicable laws,” she said.
The commission’s delegation was received by the Permanent
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