The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, was at a tripartite meeting today, which involved LAWMA, AWAMN and the Lagos State Judiary, where the approval of the Chief Judge of the State was sought, to legislate that, the customary courts should adjudicate on Environmental offence cases.
The magistrate courts already have jurisdiction, but LAWMA and AWAMN are seeking the judicial approval of the Honourable Chief Judge for commencement.
Present at the sitting were: the Chief Registrar of the Lagos State Judiciary, Mrs. Busola Okunuga; Executive Secretary, Judicial Service Commission, Mrs. Bukola Salami; The MD/CEO LAWMA,Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni; AWAMN president, Mr. David Oriyomi and members of its executives.