By Abimbola Bamgbose
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Court of Appeal in Ogun State.
Governor Dapo Abiodun made the announcement on Monday at a special church service to usher in the 2025/2026 legal year of the Ogun State Judiciary held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.
The Governor said the development would ease access to justice and strengthen the legal system in the state.
He assured people of continued government support through the provision of resources and appointment of more judges to ensure quick dispensation of justice.
In a sermon from Micah chapter six, verse eight, the Bishop of Ijebu South-West Anglican Diocese, Right Reverend Babatunde Ogunbanwo, urged judicial officers to act justly and with courage.
He advised them to confront wrongdoing, stand against corruption, and let fairness, mercy and humility guide their judgments.
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, read the only bible lesson from Colossians chapter three verse seventeen.
Governor Abiodun commended Justice Dipeolu for her dedication and called on members of the Bar to rededicate themselves to justice, reminding them that Ogun State, home of Nigeria’s first lawyer, Sir Christopher Sapara Williams, must uphold its legacy as a beacon of justice.
