Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the allocation of 49 newly constructed duplexes to judges of the state High Court as part of efforts to improve judicial welfare and strengthen the administration of justice.
The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of five newly appointed High Court judges at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The new judges are Luqman Oke, Adebimpe Obienu, Fatima Daudu, Rafiat Kadiri and Oludotun Osho. Their appointments bring the total number of High Court judges in Ogun State to 49.
Abiodun said the 49 duplexes are located at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road, Abeokuta, adding that the housing provision was part of his administration’s commitment to improving the working and living conditions of judicial officers.
“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.
The governor urged the newly appointed judges to uphold integrity, impartiality and professionalism, stressing that judicial decisions must be guided by the law rather than political interests, personal relationships, financial inducements or public opinion.
He also charged them to dispense justice without fear or favour, carefully evaluate evidence and ensure that the courts remained accessible to all citizens.
On judicial infrastructure, Abiodun disclosed that construction had commenced on the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal complex, located on a 2.6-hectare site beside the State Judiciary Complex in Kobape.
The project, for which the state government approved a N6.1bn contract in February 2026, is expected to reduce the pressure on the Ibadan Division of the Court of Appeal, which currently handles appeals originating from Ogun State.
The governor also highlighted other housing projects undertaken for judicial officers, including six completed duplexes at Ibara Housing GRA, Abeokuta, and 20 bungalows at Prince Court Estate, Kobape, for supporting judicial personnel.
Abiodun said the appointment of the five judges was intended to strengthen the state’s judicial capacity, adding that his administration had appointed more judges than previous governments in Ogun State.
He commended the Chief Judge for facilitating the appointments, noting that the inclusion of younger judicial officers would promote institutional continuity and long-term development.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to respecting the constitutional separation of powers and maintaining cooperation among the three arms of government.
He further identified the state judiciary’s electronic affidavit platform as an important improvement in access to justice and service delivery. According to him, the platform has processed more than 31,000 affidavits and has approximately 4,500 users and 25 agents across Ogun State.
The housing allocation forms part of the state government’s broader efforts to improve judicial infrastructure, strengthen court operations and enhance the welfare of judicial officers.
