LAGOS GOVT SIGNS BILL TO TACKLE ILLEGAL ORGAN HARVESTING
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According to Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, the Commissioner for Justice and the Attorney General of Lagos State, the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill has been enacted to outlaw the illicit collection of organs.
Pedro made this revelation on Thursday while educating reporters about the importance of the new law and the other four new laws at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja.
He claims that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state governor, signed the new legislation as a sign of his dedication to the prosperity, safety, and well-being of all Lagos residents.
Laws pertaining to consumer protection, the Lagos Enforcement Training Institute, victim assistance, witness protection, and fire and rescue services are the other four new laws.
He said, “These laws are not just milestones in the state’s legislative journey; they demonstrate our unwavering commitment to ensuring that Lagos remains a beacon of progress, justice, and opportunity in Nigeria.
“As a government, our priorities have always been to address the immediate needs of our citizens, protect their rights, ensure their safety, health and prosperities.
“In this regard, the recently signed laws cover some critical areas of public welfare, human rights, safety, and environmental sustainability.
“These Laws have been thoughtfully designed to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our state while paving the way for a more just, secure and prosperous future for all residents of Lagos.”
The Lagos Consumer Protection Agency Law, the attorney general added, represented a significant advancement in the state’s efforts to strengthen consumer rights.
He asserts that it is crucial to protect the interests of the locals because Lagos is still a centre of trade, business, and commerce.
He cited the Lagos Consumer Protection Agency Law as a significant advancement in citizen protection.
“As Lagos continues to thrive as a hub of commerce and trade, it is crucial that the rights of our citizens are safeguarded.
“This law empowers consumers to hold businesses accountable and ensures strict enforcement of their rights.
“Violation of this law attracts the power to seal premises selling hazardous products and imposes fine of up to N5 million for violations.
“Offenders face penalties, including a custodial sentence of six months or N500,000 fine and subsequent offenders will receive stricter punishments, including fines of up to N750,000 and longer sentences,” he said.
Pedro also explained that the Human Organ Harvesting and Tissue Transplantation Law addressed illicit organ trade and unethical medical practices.
He said it was a groundbreaking framework to regulate organ harvesting and transplant in the state, adding that the law prohibits organ harvesting without proper authorisation and bans advertisements for the sale of human organs.
“This legislation protects individuals from exploitation and ensures medical procedures adhere to the highest ethical standards.
” Violators risk up to 10 years imprisonment or fine of up to N10 million,” Pedro said.
The commissioner for justice also explained the three other new laws and urged all residents to familiarise themselves with the laws and to actively engage in their enforcement.
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