Addressing a major pain point for residents, Pedro expressed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s dissatisfaction with tenancy cases lingering in court for up to five years. ALSO READ: Lagos Tenancy Bill 2025 sparks hope, anxiety as tenants cheer, landlords push back“A new bill currently before the House of Assembly aims to cap these cases at a maximum of six months. In a national first, Pedro highlighted the Lagos State Criminal Information System, a digital database that tracks every defendant across correctional centres and courts. He noted that this eliminates cases of missing defendants and ensures anyone entering the court system is instantly identifiable. We are building a system where justice is fast, efficient, and effective for every Lagosian,” Pedro concluded.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 11, 2026 13:59 UTC