Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has honored his late predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, by naming the state’s upcoming High Court complex after him.
The announcement came as Aiyedatiwa, who assumed office as governor following Akeredolu’s passing on December 27, 2023, flagged off the construction of the new high court complex, also referred to as the Judiciary Village, in Akure, the state capital, on Friday.
Aiyedatiwa described the project as a historic milestone for Ondo State, emphasizing that it was conceived under Akeredolu’s leadership and visionary direction.
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Aiyedatiwa said, “This is a milestone celebration as we flag off the construction of a new high court complex in our dear state. Since the creation of Ondo State in 1976, no attempt has been made to provide a modern edifice for the administration of justice. Today, we are not only making history but also fulfilling a long-standing dream of the judiciary.
“This development is the actualisation of the dream and vision of our late leader, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. He desired to provide a state-of-the-art high court complex to enhance the workload and welfare of our judiciary. Naming this project the Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Judiciary Complex is a fitting way to immortalise his legacy.”
Aiyedatiwa, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to promoting justice and supporting judicial officers in the state, underscored the significance of undertaking the project.
“Let me state with all sense of responsibility that we are embarking on this project at this time not because the state is too buoyant financially but because of our commitment to providing a good working environment with modern facilities that will enhance the welfare of our judicial officers, workers and people seeking justice, with the overall aim of speeding up the dispensation of justice in Ondo State.
“This complex will include a ceremonial court, modular courts, a registry, a library, exhibition buildings, a utility building and modern parking facilities. It’s designed to create a conducive environment for the administration of justice and to speed up the dispensation of justice in Ondo State,” he stated.
In his opening remarks, the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, praised the initiative, calling it a significant milestone of the current administration in the state.
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