Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced the allocation of 49 newly constructed duplexes to judges of the State High Court as part of efforts to improve judicial welfare and strengthen the administration of justice.
Abiodun made the announcement on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of five newly appointed High Court judges at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The new judges are Luqman Oke, Adebimpe Obienu, Fatima Daudu, Rafiat Kadiri and Oludotun Osho, bringing the total number of High Court judges in the state to 49.
The governor said the duplexes, located at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road, Abeokuta, were provided to enhance the welfare and living conditions of judicial officers.
He charged the newly sworn-in judges to uphold integrity, impartiality and professionalism, urging them to dispense justice without fear or favour.
Abiodun also disclosed that construction had commenced on the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal complex.
He added that six duplexes had been completed at Ibara Housing Government Reserved Area (GRA), while 20 bungalows were also completed at Prince Court Estate, Kobape, for judicial officers and other supporting personnel.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to judicial independence and institutional development, the governor highlighted the state’s electronic affidavit platform, which he said had processed more than 31,000 affidavits.
According to him, the platform currently serves approximately 4,500 users through 25 agents across the state, providing residents with improved access to affidavit services.
He maintained that the initiatives were part of his administration’s broader efforts to strengthen the judiciary, improve access to justice and ensure effective delivery of judicial services in Ogun State.
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