The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, inaugurated six newly appointed judges of the state high court.
The six newly sworn-in judges are Justices Adebisi Daomi, Adeola Adegoroye, Justinah Kpemi, Happiness Demehin-Ogunbayo, Wumi Fabuluje, and Idowu Ogunwumiju.
At the swearing ceremony held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Akure, Aiyedatiwa described the event as a significant step in strengthening the judiciary and advancing the administration of justice in the state.
He said, “This is particularly fulfilling for me, as it marks the second instance on record in our administration that appointment to the Bench of the state judiciary would be carried out and in large numbers.
“These appointees have distinguished themselves in the practice of law and administration of justice in our dear state.
The governor, who reiterated his administration’s dedication to upholding the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, charged the new judges to carry out their duties with “diligence, sobriety, courage, and the fear of God.”
Earlier in his remarks, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, lauded the governor for his respect for the judiciary and his strong commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Ajulo noted that Aiyedatiwa’s policies and actions had consistently demonstrated his dedication to ensuring the judiciary was well-resourced for the effective delivery of justice, emphasising the critical collaboration between the judiciary, the legal profession, the executive, and the legislature, which had greatly improved the efficiency of the justice system in the state.
Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed judges, Justice Williams Daomi pledged that they would uphold the high standards of the judiciary and serve as exemplary ambassadors.
He also assured the people of Ondo State that they would complement the efforts of their colleagues and carry out their responsibilities with diligence and dedication.
