Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday asked members of the governing council of the Office of the Public Defender to defend the rights of the less privileged and vulnerable residents of the state at all times.

According to him, their services are important to ensure the rights of every individual are not only guaranteed, but also “vigorously defended.”

The governor spoke during the swearing-in and inauguration of the newly constituted governing council of the OPD at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

Sanwo-Olu said his administration, in line with the THEMES agenda, would ensure that every resident had equal access to justice, irrespective of means, race, age or gender.

He said, “In constituting this council, we have taken care to ensure the selection of people of proven character and competence, who can deliver on the mandate of the office.

“I charge you therefore to see this appointment as a challenge to service. You are the voice and the hope of multitudes of disadvantaged people across Lagos State. The people of Lagos deserve a state in which the rights of every individual are not only guaranteed, but also vigorously defended.”