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Lagos State Government signs human organ transplant bill into Law
The Lagos State government has signed the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation bills into law.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Lawal Pedro, who made this known during a briefing held at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja, the state capital, stated that the organ transplant law was aimed at combating illegal organ harvesting in the state.
Pedro said: “These laws are more than just legislative achievements; they represent our strong commitment to ensuring that Lagos remains a model of progress, justice, and opportunity in Nigeria.
“Our government’s focus has always been on meeting the immediate needs of our citizens, protecting their rights, and ensuring their safety, health, and prosperity.”
He further assured that the Human Organ Harvesting and Tissue Transplantation Law will tackle illicit organ trade and unethical medical practices.
“This law aims to protect individuals from exploitation and ensures that medical procedures follow the highest ethical standards.
“Violators could face up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to N10 million.”
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