Obafemi Hamzat on how technology can enhance the rule of law in Nigeria
07 September 2019 |
6:07 am
The Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Obafemi Hamzat says as litigation gains ground in Nigeria, the country must embrace technology, and respect the rule of law. From the sidelines of the 59th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, Obafemi Hamzat joins CNBC Africa's Esther Awoniyi for more.
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