Mr Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, has assembled and designated 273 lawyers as his personal assistants.
The announcement was made over the weekend in a statement by the newly-appointed member of the State Executive Council by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Shedding light on the appointments of 273 aides, the Commissioner said the assistants would serve as “technical and honorary advisers.”
Persecondnews recalls that criticisms has trailed the appointments of such a large number of aides by a commissioner.
Ajulo said: “Upon assuming the position of Honourable Attorney General of Ondo State, a total of 273 lawyers, comprising both seasoned professionals and junior colleagues, eagerly presented a multitude of ideas to lend their support to me in serving the government and people of Ondo State.
“I have graciously appointed all the 273 lawyers, dividing them into two categories: Honorary Advisers and Technical Advisers to the Honorable Attorney General & Commissioner of Justice of Ondo State.”
According to him, the terms of engagement for the advisers are “remarkably innovative”, hoping they will “enhance excellence and ethical legal services to Ondo State.”
He said the names of the appointees will be revealed soon, describing them as lawyers who have “distinguished themselves” in law practice, government, academia, and social work, among others.
“They will provide invaluable guidance to reinforce the vision of the Office of the Attorney-General of Ondo State to be the best public law office in Nigeria,” Ajulo said.
The Ondo Attorney-General listed his eight-point agenda as access to justice, justice sector reform, uniform law enforcement, law officers welfare, obedience to court order, adherence to executive order and rule of law, and protection of women, children and persons with disabilities.
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