Abiodun Allocates 49 Duplexes to Ogun Judges

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the allocation of 49 newly built duplexes to judges of the State High Court as part of efforts to improve their welfare and working conditions.

Abiodun made the announcement on Wednesday while swearing in five new High Court judges at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The newly appointed judges are Luqman Oke, Adebimpe Obienu, Fatima Daudu, Rafiat Kadiri and Oludotun Osho.

Their appointment brings the total number of High Court judges in the state to 49.

The governor said the duplexes are located at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road, Abeokuta, and were provided as part of his administration’s commitment to judicial welfare.

“The 49 duplexes, located at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road, Abeokuta, have been provided in fulfilment of our 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.

Abiodun described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and urged the new judges to uphold integrity, impartiality and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

He charged them to dispense justice without fear or favour, assess evidence carefully, apply the law faithfully and ensure that their courts remained accessible to all citizens.

The governor also warned against political interference, personal relationships and material inducement, saying judicial decisions should not be influenced by public opinion or the status of individuals and political parties.

On judicial infrastructure, Abiodun disclosed that work had begun on the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal complex. The facility is being built on a 2.6-hectare site beside the State Judiciary Complex at Kobape.

He also listed the completion of six duplexes at Ibara Housing GRA, Abeokuta, for judicial officers and 20 bungalows at Prince Court Estate, Kobape, for supporting personnel among the administration’s interventions in the judiciary.

The governor said the appointment of the five judges was part of efforts to strengthen the state’s judicial capacity.

He added that his administration had appointed more judges than previous administrations in the state.

He commended the Chief Judge for facilitating the appointments, saying the entry of younger judicial officers would promote continuity, renewed energy and long-term institutional development.

Abiodun also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to cooperation among government institutions and respect for the constitutional principle of separation of powers.

He further described the state judiciary’s electronic affidavit platform as a significant step towards improving access to justice and service delivery.

According to him, the platform has processed more than 31,000 affidavits and has about 4,500 users and 25 agents operating across the state.

The allocation of the houses comes amid ongoing efforts by the state government to strengthen judicial infrastructure and improve access to justice.

In February 2026, the state government approved a contract worth ₦6.1bn for the construction of the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal complex on a 2.6-hectare site adjoining the State Judiciary Complex in the Kobape area of Abeokuta.

The establishment of the division is expected to reduce the burden on the Ibadan Division of the Court of Appeal, which handles appeals from Ogun State.

During a special sitting in Abeokuta in May 2024, about 10 panels reportedly disposed of more than 150 appeals within three days.