Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said that his administration would leave behind a legacy where the Judicial system would be quickly responsive to the concerns of the common man.
He stated this at the maiden edition of Justice Day celebration organised by the State Ministry of Justice
The governor noted that with the establishment of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center in the ministry of Justice, cases in courts would be drastically reduced.
He added that his administration has reformed the State Judiciary through the signing into law of the financial autonomy bill last year.
Governor Makinde however promised to look into complaints of late salary payment to Judiciary staff which he attributed to delay experienced in receiving federal allocation
Highlighting his administration’s achievements, he said that an additional 4 billion Naira was included in budgetary allocation to the judicial arm to ensure a good working environment through renovation of the State High Court complex.
Earlier, Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo who stated that his Ministry’s performance has improved greatly with the support given by Governor Seyi Makinde said the mantra “Justice for all, all for Justice” is to serve the state better.
The event also featured the unveiling of portrait of the Attorneys General of Oyo State pantheon, presentation of law officers’ Alternative Dress Code, summary performance and impact of Oyo State Ministry of Justice under the Governor Seyi Makinde- led administration and the public presentation of Pacesetter Law Journal.
Iyabo Adebisi
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