Abiodun allocates 49 duplexes to Ogun Judges, swears in five new Judges
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced the allocation of 49 newly constructed duplexes to judges of the State High Court, in a major intervention aimed at strengthening judicial welfare and improving the conditions of service in the state.
The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of five new High Court judges at the Executive Chambers, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The newly appointed judges are Luqman Oke, Adebimpe Obienu, Fatima Daudu, Rafiat Kadiri, and Oludotun Osho, bringing the total number of judges in Ogun State to 49.
Abiodun said the 49 duplexes, located at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road, Abeokuta, were provided in fulfilment of his administration’s commitment to judicial welfare and the creation of an enabling environment for the effective administration of justice.
“As our administration approaches the conclusion of its tenure, we will continue to motivate and support the judiciary and provide for the welfare and well-being of our judges, who have signed up for this service to humanity, within our constitutional responsibilities,” he said.
The governor described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, charging the newly sworn-in judges to uphold the highest standards of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He urged them to dispense justice without fear or favour, carefully evaluate evidence, apply the law faithfully, and ensure that their courts remained accessible institutions where the rights of every citizen were protected.
Abiodun also cautioned the judges against political interference, personal relationships, and material inducement, stressing that neither public opinion nor the prominence of any individual or political party should influence judicial decisions.
