The Lagos State Judiciary has inducted 130 new Notaries Public as part of efforts to improve public access to notarisation and document authentication services across the state.
The development aligns with ongoing reforms within the judiciary aimed at strengthening service delivery in Lagos, Nigeriaās commercial hub, where the demand for certified legal documentation remains high due to extensive business, legal and cross-border transactions.
The newly appointed notaries were sworn in on Tuesday at exactly noon during a formal ceremony presided over by the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem O. Alogba, at his courtroom in Osborne, Ikoyi.
The event attracted a large gathering of legal practitioners, judicial officers and stakeholders.
The exercise was carried out in accordance with the Notaries Public Act, 2023, a law designed to modernise notarisation practice, expand coverage and eliminate persistent delays associated with document verification and authentication.
Judicial authorities noted that the latest appointments show the judiciaryās resolve to enhance efficiency and ensure that legal services are more accessible to residents and businesses operating within the state.
Among those inducted is Barrister Somadina Eugene Okorie, a Lagos-based lawyer.
Speaking after the ceremony, Okorie described the process as orderly and well-coordinated, stating that his appointment as a Notary Public represents a renewed commitment to public service and professional accountability.
Legal experts believe the induction of 130 additional notaries will ease the pressure on existing practitioners and significantly reduce delays in notarisation, affidavits and document certification across Lagos State.
Lagos Judiciary swears in 130 new Notaries Public
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