Former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has called on lawyers to take a more active role in promoting good governance through law reform, effective law enforcement and greater participation in public service.
Fashola made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while delivering the keynote address titled “Law, Leadership and the Ballot: Governance Beyond Politics” at the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch Law Week.
Speaking on the theme “Altering the Status Quo: Going Against the Norm,” he argued that governance should not be reduced to political contests and electioneering but should focus on improving the quality of life of citizens through the effective application of laws.
He noted that Nigeria was in a political transition period, with increasing political activities ahead of future elections, but stressed that discussions on governance should transcend partisan considerations.
Fashola criticised the frequent use of the
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