Makinde Promises To Prioritise Judicial Workers’ Welfare

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has sworn-in Justice Iyabo Yerima as the chief judge of the state and promised tol continue to support the judiciary by prioritising the welfare of its members.

The governor, who performed the swearing-in at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said his administration will give Justice Yerima the support needed to carry out her duties diligently.

Justice Yerima was confirmed as acting chief judge by the state House of Assembly on April 12, 2023, following the retirement of the immediate past chief judge, Justice Muntar Abimbola.

Governor Makinde said his administration would soon complete the rehabilitation of the High Court complex at Ring Road, Ibadan and the Magistrate Court at Iyaganku.

The governor, who charged Justice Yerima and other judges to discharge their responsibilities without giving in to hindrance from any quarters, said  the judiciary must justify the sacred trust reposed in it by the people of the state.

While congratulating the new chief judge on his appointment,  Makinde described her as a judge who had  demonstrated hard work, urging her to use her wealth of experience to lift the Oyo State Judiciary.

He said,  “A few months ago, we gathered here to swear in Justice Iyabo Yerima as the acting chief judge of Oyo State. While on the campaign trail, I remember expressing confidence that we would work together and here we are today.

“Today, in accordance with Section 271 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, we are swearing in Justice Iyabo Yerima as the substantive chief judge of Oyo State.”

This was done after her appointment was confirmed by the Oyo State House of Assembly.