Ondo’s New High Court Complex to Bear Late Rotimi Akeredolu’s Name
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced that the new High Court complex under construction will be named after former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away a year ago.
The Governor made this declaration on Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new High Court complex, also known as the “Judiciary Village,” in Akure, the state capital.
Aiyedatiwa stated that the gesture was a tribute to the late Governor, who died on December 27, 2023. He reminded attendees in his speech that the initiative for the project originated with Rotimi Akeredolu.
“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,” Aiyedatiwa said.
“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.”
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The Governor further explained that despite financial challenges, his administration was prioritising the welfare of the judiciary to ensure efficient justice delivery.
“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. This 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 accelerate justice delivery in Ondo State,” Aiyedatiwa added.
The Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, commended Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration for the remarkable initiative, describing it as a significant step toward advancing the state’s judiciary.
