- Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, Legal Experts Push Ethical Standards for AI in Judiciary
- Obasa stressed the need for synergy in tackling the complexities of cybersecurity
- Lawal Pedro (SAN) emphasizing the importance of ethics in the use of AI in judicial processes
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has called on the judiciary to work closely with other arms of government to address cybersecurity challenges as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly shapes the justice system.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Obasa made the call at the 2025/26 new legal year summit of the Lagos State Judiciary, themed “Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven Justice System: The Bar, The Bench, and Ethical Concerns.”
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Commending the judiciary for its commitment to timely justice delivery, the Speaker stressed the need for synergy in tackling the complexities of cybersecurity.
“It is imperative for all arms of government, particularly the judiciary, to synergise in tackling the challenges posed by cybersecurity.
We must ensure that the legal framework adapts to the rapidly evolving technological landscape to safeguard the rights and interests of Lagosians,” Obasa said.
He assured that the Lagos State House of Assembly is prepared to provide facilities and legislative support to ensure justice delivery is not hindered by technological threats.
Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), echoed Obasa’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of ethics in the use of AI in judicial processes.
“The integration of AI into our justice system presents both opportunities and challenges. We must ensure that our ethical standards evolve in tandem with technological advancements,” Pedro stated.
Also speaking, Professor Lanre Fagbohun (SAN), former Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), urged judicial officers to embrace AI as a tool rather than resist it.
“We must learn to be the masters of AI, using it to enhance our judicial processes rather than allowing it to dictate our actions,” he noted.
The summit, which brought together judges, lawyers, policymakers, and scholars, examined the intersection of technology, law, and ethics, with the goal of fortifying Lagos State’s justice system for the new legal year.
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