The Lagos State Government has signed into law, a new bill titled ‘Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill’ to prohibit illegal organ harvesting in the state.
Justice Lawal Pedro, the Lagos State Attorney General and the commissioner of justice at a press briefing on Thursday, said four new bills were signed into law in the state.
The laws include the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill, the Consumer Protection Law, Lagos Enforcement Training Institute Laws, Victims Assistance, Witness Protection Laws and Fire and Rescue Service Laws.
According to the commissioner, the assent of the bills into laws shows the Lagos State governor’s commitment to ensuring justice in the state.
He said, “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 residents of Lagos.”
Highlighting some of the gains of the organ harvesting bill will address the issues of illegal harvesting, trading and unethical medical practices.
He added that with the bill, individuals would be protected from exploitation and ethical medical practices would be strictly adhered to.
He also said that, “Violators risk up to 10 years imprisonment or fine of up to N10 million.”
