Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday said his administration was committed to judicial reforms.
Speaking during a church service to mark the new legal year, he said economic growth depends on a virile judiciary.
Two religious services were held to mark the new legal season, one at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, and at the Central Mosque on Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Lagos Island.
The governor, who was at the church service for the first time, said his administration would partner with the judiciary to develop the state.
“I consider it a duty to be here. I believe strongly that this is a new beginning.
“I just want to reiterate my commitment to support the judiciary. I want to say that we’re both partners in the security and judicial sectors reforms.
“You (the judiciary) remain the most veritable instrument for the growth of the economy of Lagos.
“I believe strongly that everything that we have prayed for here, this will be a very fruitful and productive year for all of us.
“With the support of God and the prayers of the church, I believe strongly that we will all succeed in our chosen duties.
“I thank the Bishop for his sermon. I really do have a lot of work to do.”
The Bishop of Badagry, Rev. Joseph Adeyemi, in the sermon, urged the judges to “maintain justice and do what is right.”
“The judiciary as the third arm of government has a great role to play in the fight against corruption in this country and to fight corruption, judges must be incorruptible.
“You are the chosen vessel to liberate this country from vices including corruption and you have a choice between serving God and yourselves,” Adeyemi said.
He enjoined the judges not to misuse their powers but to be fearless in the discharge of their responsibilities.
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