The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has confirmed Justice Mashud Abass of the Oyo State High Court as the new President of the Customary Court of Appeal.
The confirmation followed a letter forwarded by the state’s governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and read by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin during the plenary.
Justice Mashud Abass will replace Justice Aderonke Aderemi who is retiring from the active service.
The nomination of Justice Abass was sequel to his recommendation to the National Judicial Council, NJC, by the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission according to the governor.
The letter reads, “Consequent upon the request, the National Judicial Council has recommended Honourable Justice Moshood Akintunde Akinfemi Abass as the new President of Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal. It is in view of this, that I am requesting the Speaker and other lawmakers to kindly deliberate and confirm his appointment as requested.”
Shortly after his confirmation, Justice Abass thanked the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, and the entire lawmakers for the opportunity.
He assured to give his best in the discharge of his duties when eventually sworn-in.
Justice Abass, who was born over 60 years ago, was appointed as a judge of the state High Court in 2001 after he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983.
He has attended several workshops and seminars within and outside the country. He is a Fellow, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.
Mosope Kehinde
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