OYHA Confirms Iyabo Yerima as Chief Judge

By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA has confirmed the nomination of Justice Iyabo Yerima as the Chief Judge of the state.

The confirmation followed the recommendation of the House Committee on Public Petition and Judiciary after the due screening, pursuant to a directive of the House on Thursday, 6th April 2023.

At a plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi, the chairman, House Committee on Public Petitions and Judiciary, Mr Mustapha said after a thorough screening of Justice Iyabo Yerima, the committee found her worthy of the appointment.

While addressing lawmakers on the floor of the House, Justice Yerima said she would do her best to ensure a better judiciary system in Oyo State.

Justice Yerima has been in an acting capacity since 16th January 2023 when Justice Muntar Abimbola bowed out of the Bench.

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