Governor Makinde Swears In Yerima Sworn As Oyo Chief Judge

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sworn in Justice Iyabo Yerima as the Chief Judge of the state.

The governor, while performing the swearing-in on Tuesday in Ibadan said that his administration will continue to support the judiciary by prioritising the welfare of its members.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde further explained that 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 Oyo State by the State’s House of Assembly on April 12, 2023, following the retirement of the immediate past Chief Judge, Justice Muntar Abimbola.

Governor Makinde also revealed that his administration will 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 as judicial officers without giving in to hindrance from any quarters, said that 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, Governor Makinde described her as a judge who had always demonstrated hardwork, urging her to use her wealth of experience to uplift the Oyo State Judiciary.

“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."

In her acceptance message, the newly sworn-in Chief judge appreciated the state governor for appointing her, pledging to dispense worthwhile justice for a sustained development of the state.

Explaining that the judiciary has enjoyed maximum cooperation and support under Makinde’s administration, she disclosed that the state judiciary is currently undergoing some major infrastructural development at different courts.

She also disclosed that the state High court in Ogbomoso will be completed and ready for commissioning before May 29, the day the governor’s second term will kick off .