The governor of Lagos state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a law prohibiting human organ harvesting and 10 years’ imprisonment for offenders.
FUSION CHRONICLES NIGERIA NEWSPAPER gathered that the Human Organ Harvesting and Tissue Transplantation Law was among five new laws implemented by the state government last week.
Governor Sanwo-Olu signed the bills into law, declaring them “a testament to our commitment to the welfare, security, and prosperity of every Lagosian.”
After Human Organ Harvesting and Tissue Transplantation Law, other laws signed by Sanwo-Olu were the Lagos State Enforcement Training Institute Law, Victims Assistance and Witness Protection Law, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Law.
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN),
during a press briefing at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja Lagos on Thursday, explained the significance of the legislation.
“These laws are not just milestones in Lagos State’s legislative journey, they demonstrate our unwavering commitment to ensuring that Lagos remains a beacon of progress, justice, and opportunity in Nigeria,” he stated.
He stated that the Human Organ Harvesting and Tissue Transplantation Law would address illicit organ trade and unethical medical practices.
The commissioner described it as “a groundbreaking framework to regulate organ harvesting and transplantation in Lagos State.”
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,” he said. Violators risk up to 10 years imprisonment or fines of up to N10m.
Pedro added “As a government, our priorities have always been to address the immediate needs of our citizens, protect their rights, and ensure their safety, health, and prosperity. 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 the residents of Lagos.”
