The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has hosted a reception to celebrate Mrs. Thomas-Orogan Folashade Aina and Mr. Haroun Adebayo Mubashiru following their appointment as Permanent Secretaries in the state public service.
The event, held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the ministry’s conference room in Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by government officials, colleagues, family members and friends of the appointees.
Speaking at the reception, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, congratulated the new Permanent Secretaries, commending their diligence, perseverance, dedication and commitment to duty. He encouraged them and other legal practitioners to pursue career advancement with determination, stressing that being called to the Bar marked the beginning of a legal career.
Pedro also emphasised the importance of teamwork, mutual respect, empathy and professional cooperation, noting that positive workplace relationships and goodwill were essential to building lasting legacies.
Earlier, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Hameed Olanrewaju Oyenuga, congratulated the appointees and commended the Attorney-General for supporting the career progression of colleagues. The Permanent Secretary of the Citizens’ Mediation Bureau, Mrs. Aderinsola Olanrewaju, also congratulated the duo and pledged continued collaboration towards the ministry’s progress.
In their separate responses, Aina and Mubashiru expressed gratitude to God, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Attorney-General, the Solicitor-General and their colleagues for their mentorship and support. They pledged to contribute to the ministry’s growth and maintain excellence in service delivery.
The reception underscored the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to recognising dedication, rewarding professional excellence and promoting career development within the Lagos State Public Service.
