The Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN) paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge of Lagos State on 15/10/2021, a statement signed by the association’s Administrative Secretary, Kazeem Oyinwola noted.
MULAN President, Professor Ibrahim A. Abikan lead the visiting team along with the National Financial Secretary of the Association in person of Barr. Fausat Bakare. Other members of the team include Mr. Misbaudeen Ajibola Kaka, the Chairman, Lagos Branch of MULAN and some elders of the Association.
During the visitation MULAN commends the Chief Judge for his courage in designating the Ifako/Ijaye Customary Court to be hearing matters of Islamic Personal Laws involving Muslim marriages, divorce, maintenance and custody of children, inheritance etc.
The president of MULAN in his remarks, described the initiative as promotion of inclusive justice system and access to justice, maintained that the initiative would engender improved confidence in the judiciary.
He urged the Chief Judges of other states, especially those in the Southern Nigeria to borrow a leaf from the initiative of Lagos State for a more inclusive justice sector and national integration on behalf of the association.
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In his own words, the Chief Judge of Lagos State thanked MULAN for her visit and intervention on critical national issues. His Lordship reiterated that the Lagos Judicial Service Commission under his leadership was encouraged to take this initiative by the need to be fair to all while operating within the extant laws. He urged MULAN to headhunt for people versatile in Common and Islamic Law as he strives to ensure that access is available in all judicial divisions of the state.
The CJ additionally appealed MULAN Lagos branch to encourage her diligent members to show interest in the state judiciary for appointment to the Bench.
