Sheria

LEGAL SERVICES UNIT

Objective

To provide legal expertise and services to the RS.

The activities of the Unit are:-

1. Provide legal advice and assistance to the RS and LGAs on the interpretation of laws, contract, agreements, guarantees, memorandum of understanding, consultancy agreement and other legal documents in liaison with the PMO – RALG Director of Legal Services and Attorney General Chamber;
2. Provide legal advice to the RS and LGAs in liaison with the PMO – RALG Director of Legal Services and Attorney General Chamber;
3. Participate to various negotiations and meetings that call for legal expertise in liaison with the PMO – RALG Director of Legal Services and Attorney General Chamber;
4. Translate legislations within the RS in liaison with the PMO – RALG Director of Legal Services and Attorney General Chamber;
5. Liaise with the PMO – RALG Director of Legal Services and the Office of Attorney General Chamber on litigation of Civil cases and other claim involving the RS and LGAs; and
6. Prepare and review various legal instruments such as Contracts, memorandum of understanding, orders, notices, certificates, agreements and Transfer deeds the PMO – RALG Director of Legal Services. This Unit is led by Principal Legal Officer.