Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has allocated 49 newly built duplexes to judges of the State High Court to improve their welfare and working conditions.
He made the announcement on Wednesday while swearing in five new High Court judges at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The newly appointed judges are Luqman Oke, Adebimpe Obienu, Fatima Daudu, Rafiat Kadiri, and Oludotun Osho. Their appointment raises the total number of High Court judges in the state to 49.
The duplexes are located at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road in Abeokuta. Abiodun said the housing forms part of his administration’s commitment to supporting the judiciary and creating better conditions for the administration of justice. He described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and urged the new judges to uphold integrity, impartiality, and professionalism.
He advised them to decide cases without fear or favour, carefully assess evidence, apply the law faithfully, and keep their courts accessible to all citizens. Abiodun also cautioned against political interference, personal relationships, or material inducements, stressing that judicial decisions must not be influenced by public opinion or the status of any individual or political party.
On infrastructure, the governor noted that construction has started on the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal complex on a 2.6-hectare site next to the State Judiciary Complex at Kobape.
He also highlighted the completion of six duplexes at Ibara Housing GRA for judicial officers and 20 bungalows at Prince Court Estate, Kobape, for supporting staff. Abiodun said his administration has appointed more judges than previous ones in the state and that the new appointments would strengthen judicial capacity.
He praised the Chief Judge for facilitating the process and noted that younger officers would help ensure continuity and institutional growth. He reaffirmed respect for the separation of powers and pointed to the judiciary’s electronic affidavit platform, which has processed more than 31,000 affidavits with about 4,500 users and 25 agents statewide, as a step toward improved access to justice.
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