The war against corruption is set to get a big push in Lagos State, with the appointment of a chairman for the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who signed the law setting up the Commission in April 2021, has appointed Hon. Justice Mojisola .A. Olatoregun (RTD) as Chairman. The appointment is pursuant to the power vested in Mr Governor under Section 3(3) of the Lagos State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Law, 2021.
 
Hon. Justice Olatoregun retired as an administrative Judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division after a tour of service in other divisions of the Federal High Court across the Federation. Hon. Justice Olatoregun(RTD) has been trained in international fraud and terrorism, cybercrime and electronic evidence, banking fraud, mediation and other courses. She is expected to bring her huge wealth of experience to bear on the job.
 
The Lagos State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Law 2021 is a testimony to the State Government’s effort towards entrenching accountability in governance and checking malfeasance among officers entrusted with public resources. It is all part of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda - the six-pillar development plan of the Sanwo-Olu administration.
 
The Commission will be independent in its operations and functions while complementing the efforts of similar Agencies in the police and federal establishment.
 
The Anti-Corruption Commission Law is intended to deepen accountability and transparency in the expenditure of appropriated public funds. It is backed by the instrument of law to investigate and prosecute officials of the State Government and registered contractors indicted for economic crimes and financial misappropriation.
 
According to the Governor, the law will further boost confidence in the public to make complaints against public officials for investigation and prosecution.
 
Other  functions of the commission include :
.investigating any allegations of non-performance of any Government contract;
.making policies for appointments, promotion and discipline of its staff;
. investigating all financial crimes and anti-corruption cases with regards to the State Government;
. ensuring transparency in the management of Government resources; and
.confiscating proceeds of corruption and financial crime related offences or properties.
The Commission will engage in public enlightenment campaigns against corruption and financial malpractices.
 
Hon. Justice Olatoregun’s appointment reinforces the commitment of  Mr Governor to eradicating corruption in the public service.

Gbenga Omotoso
HC, Information & Strategy

obynzo:
Isn't it ironical that Lagos brought out anti corruption commission law when the state is a cesspool of corruption. Till date LASG cannot give people full breakdown of the state budget in compliance to FOI act of that in itself isn't corruption then what is it?

Chimaokigwe:


Please, provide us links to the budget of your state in Igboland.
How much is budgeted for buying kerosene?
How many nursing mothers have been given 500 Naira this year?
How many wheelbarrows have been commissioned as empowerment?
You jump about condemning Lagos but in your region, your Governors are building prison for children. You guys should look inwards and use your flat heads to think for once.

Chimaokigwe:


Please, provide us links to the budget of your state in Igboland.
How much is budgeted for buying kerosene?
How many nursing mothers have been given 500 Naira this year?
How many wheelbarrows have been commissioned as empowerment?
You jump about condemning Lagos but in your region, your Governors are building prison for children. You guys should look inwards and use your flat heads to think for once.

Lanrelagboi:
LAGOS SET TO IMPLEMENT PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION LAW
 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159645244236013&id=735776012

Chimaokigwe:


Please, provide us links to the budget of your state in Igboland.
How much is budgeted for buying kerosene?
How many nursing mothers have been given 500 Naira this year?
How many wheelbarrows have been commissioned as empowerment?
You jump about condemning Lagos but in your region, your Governors are building prison for children. You guys should look inwards and use your flat heads to think for once.

Justice Mojisola Cecilia Olatoregun (November 9,1954) was born in Ibadan but hails from Lagos State. She is the daughter of a retired Justice of the Lagos High Court.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1966 – 1971 –Yejide Girls’ Grammar School,Ibadan (WASC)

1972 – 1973 – Ibadan Grammar School,Ibadan (Higher School Certificate)

1975 – 1979 – University of Ife,Ile-Ife LLB HONS

1981 – B.L Nigerian Law School V/Island,Lagos

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

1979 – 1980 –National Youth Service Corps, (Odua Investment Company Limited) [Legal Department].

1981 – Oyo State Ministry of Justice,State Counsel

1981- 1982 – Chief Bamidele Aiku,SAN and Company, Ibadan.(Private Legal Practice)

1983 to May 1986 – Cecil Law Office (Private Legal Practice)

1986 to 1990 – Senior Magistrate II, Oyo State Judiciary

Oct.1990 to Nov. 1991 – Cecil Law Office, Ibadan (Private Legal Practice)

Dec.1991 to Dec.1995 – Chief Magistrate II, Oyo State, Judiciary

Jan.1996 to Aug.1996 – Chief Magistrate I, Oyo State, Judiciary

Sept.1996 to Nov. 1998 – Deputy Chief Registrar, Federal High Court

Nov.1998 to July 2000- Chief Registrar, Federal High Court,Lagos

July 2000 – November 9, 2019 – Judge Federal High Court,Nigeria

She retired as No 2 at the Federal High Court.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

From 1981 – Member, Nigeria Bar Association.

1988 to Date – Associate Life member,Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association.

1999- 2000 – Vice President, Association of Chief Registrar of Nigeria.

From 2000 to date- Member, International Association of Women Judges in Nigeria.

2000 – Participant,African Leadership Forum Farm House Dialogue, Ota.

2015 to date – Trustee HELP [NGO]

Goodyness:


Your bigotry knows no bounds, anyone that says the truth is attacked and must be Igbo. Why have you reduced yourself to a agent of hate and backwardness? I hope that in the years ahead, you will look back and be proud of the role you played in nation building.