In an AI-driven judicial system, Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Rt Hon (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa has called on the state judiciary to work with other branches of government to address urgent cybersecurity concerns.
At the state judiciary’s 2025–2026 new legal year summit, which had as its theme “Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven Justice System: The Bar, The Bench, and Ethical Concerns,” this call was made.
On Tuesday, September 23, at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Obasa praised the judiciary for its dedication to delivering justice on time and emphasized the value of a coordinated strategy for navigating the intricacies of cybersecurity.
“It is essential for all arms of government, particularly the judiciary, to synergize in tackling the challenges posed by cybersecurity,” Obasa said in reference to the necessity of the judiciary cooperating with other branches.
“To protect the rights and interests of Lagosians, we must make sure that the legal framework changes to reflect the quickly changing technological landscape.”
The speaker emphasized how important it is to use legislative measures to improve citizens’ safety and security. “We must take proactive measures to safeguard our folks from possible risks as we embrace technology. He gave them his word that the Lagos State House of Assembly would support the provision of the facilities and assistance required to guarantee that justice is served without interference.
The Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro, spoke on behalf of the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and emphasized the significance of this partnership. He emphasized that ethical issues and efficient governance must coexist with the incorporation of technology into the legal system.
Fairness Pedro agreed with Dr. Obasa and urged a thorough analysis of the moral ramifications of using AI in the legal system.
There are advantages and disadvantages to incorporating AI into our legal system. We have to make sure that as technology advances, so do our moral principles,” Pedro said.
Former Lagos State University (LASU) Vice Chancellor Professor Lanre Fagbohun (SAN) encouraged participants to embrace AI rather than be afraid of it. Instead of letting AI control our decisions, he said, “we must learn to be the masters of AI, using it to enhance our judicial processes.”
In order to strengthen Lagos State’s judicial system as the new legal year gets underway, the summit provided a crucial forum for legal professionals, legislators, and state judiciary members to have in-depth conversations regarding the nexus of technology, ethics, and the law.
