State Counsel Urged to be Flexible in Public Service Delivery

Lawyers in the employ of the Lagos State Government, have been advised to be flexible in different areas of delivering legal services to members of the public.

According to a statement by Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Kayode Oyekanmi, this advice was given by a retired Lawyer, Abosede Bolajoko, at the monthly Legal Education And Research Node (LEARN) series programme organised by the Ministry of Justice.

The event which held in Alausa, Ikeja, was themed: "The Quintessential State Counsel".

Bolajoko, who retired as a Director at the Ministry, said the career growth of a counsel may be halted, if constrained to one area of the profession.

"Do not be a monolithic Lawyer, move around the other departments of the Ministry, in order to have a feel of other aspects of the law”, Bolajoko said.

While commending the Ministry for sustaining the monthly programme, Bolajoko appealed to the counsel, to maintain the legacy of excellence in the Ministry.

"As a quintessential counsel, you need to submit yourselves to professional training and relearning. Be diligent, hard working and be respectful to your superiors in the Ministry", she said.

Bolajoko urged the Lawyers to always demonstrate competence, by preparing case files properly before court appearances as government representatives.

S o l i c i t o r- General/ Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Funlola Odunlami, was optimistic that the LEARN series programme will contribute to the Lawyers' skills.

She assured the counsel of government's continuous investment in their legal education, for improved productivity.

The Legal Education and Research Node (LEARN) Series, is a monthly programme organised by the Ministry of Justice, to hone the legal skills of the State Counsel, and also equip them with veritable tools essential for successful legal practices, in a technology driven world.