Ogun State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has revealed that the judiciary, in its unwavering commitment to bringing justice closer to the people, has commissioned four courts in the last eighteen months.
Justice Dipeolu made this known, Friday, during the commissioning of the newly built High Court Complex at Isheri-Olofin in Ifo local government area of the state.
The Chief Judge stated that the court was a testament to the synergy between the Isheri community and the state judiciary, stressing that it also marked a significant leap in an effort to an accessible, efficient and responsive judiciary in the state.
She emphasised the value of the court to residents of Isheri and its surrounding areas, expressing hope that it will decongest the burden in the current courts, provide direct and unhindered access to a court of superior records, and act as a vital hub for just delivery.
Her words, “From the commissioning of courts in Ijoko, Ifo and Ojodu Abidoun last year to this magnificent facility today, we remain steadfast in our mission to ensure that no citizen of Ogun State is denied justice due to geographical or logistical constraints.
“This is the third Court commissioning in the Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State within the last one year and fourth within the last eighteen months. In fact, the High Court Complex at Ifo was commissioned exactly a year ago today”.
In his goodwill message, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kehinde Olugbedele commended the Chief Judge for her seamless effort at providing accessible justice to the good people of the state and called for more robust synergy between the judiciary and traditional rulers in the State.
On his part, the Chairman Ifo Local Government, Idris Kusimo, praised the CJ for maintaining the rule of law in the state, pointing out that the establishment of more courts in the local government had significantly reduced crime rate in the area.
Similarly, the Olofin of Isheri Mole and Adimula of Awori Kingdoms, HRM, Oba Suliamon Bamgbade, thanked the CJ for the approval for the construction of the court’s building and promised to improve the status of area making it more conducive and comfortable for court proceedings.
