Judiciary

Adeleke Advises New Judges on Fair Judgement

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the new Judges in state judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour .

Governor Adeleke made the call at the swearing in of four new Judges of the State High Court in Abere, Osun State.


He described efficient Judiciary as the foundation of democracy saying democracy cannot thrive unless the Judiciary Independence in guaranteed.


The Governor said, his government is poised to support the Judiciary to discharge justice and to overcome her operational challenges while acknowledging the long list of needs of the Judiciary.


He reiterated his commitment to earlier promise of upgrade of judicial facilities and introduction of ICT in the dispensation of Justice.


While charging the judges to see their appointment as a call to service, the Governor promised to support the Judiciary unconditionally for it to deliver on its adjudication mandate.


Administering the oath of allegiance and Judicial oath on the four newly appointed Judges, Director of Cabinet, Mr Gbenga Adeniran asked them to discharge their duties without allowing their personal interests to influence their decisions.


Governor’s Office Correspondent, Funmi Adekoya reports that, the four new judges: Justice Muhammed Lasisi, Justice Michael Awe, Justice Fatimah Sódàmádé and Justice Joseph Owolabi after the oaths signed their oaths before the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in the presence of The Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi and The Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Adepele Ojo. 


Responding on behalf of others, Justice Muhammad Lasisi lauded the Governor for his dynamic leadership style promising that the trust bestowed upon them will be guarded with all sense of objectivity, impartiality, fairness and justice.

Health

UNFPA Sensitive New Batch of Judges on VAPP law 2020

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A two day workshop on the need to sensitize Judges and Magistrates in Oyo State in the implementation of the Violence against Person Prohibition law organized by the Centre for Population and Reproductive Health and UNPF in collaboration with Oyo State Judiciary came up at the Kakanfo Inn.


Speaking after the workshop, the Deputy Chief Registrar, Family Court of Oyo State Judiciary, Mrs. Durosharo Tijani stated that she attended the workshop in her capacity to assist in the reduction or total elimination of crime against persons, both in Oyo State and Nigeria, by extension.


According to the Deputy Chief Registrar, who had been involved in similar workshops, where issues of violence against people were treated and condemned in its entirety, reducing or completely eradicating violence against persons in Nigeria is key to the growth and development of the country.


She tasked stakeholders on the need to ensure adequate compensation for victims of violence in Nigeria through the law.


While fielding questions from journalists after the workshop, the Deputy Chief Registrar, who was impressed by the physical presence of a survivor of violence, who narrated his ordeal after suffering from violent acts in the state, appealed to people who have suffered similar fates to come out and express their feeling. Mrs. Tijani, who was confident that the workshop would galvanize people, who have been abused in one way or the other to speak up against such acts, would surely be confident to reach out to the family court for necessary protection under the law when their rights are being violated.


Mrs. Tijani who called for the setting up of special courts to thrash issues of violence against persons in Oyo State, just as it obtains in Lagos State, said it would be a win – win situation for all and sundry.


The Deputy Chief Registrar enjoined organizers of the workshop to excercise due diligence in collaborating with the police and other security personnel, saddled with investigation, in order for them to do a thorough job before coming to the court which is seen as the last hope of the common man to file proceedings and seek redress.


If the courts are approached, Mrs. Tijani assured that justice would be served to protect the mental capacity of victims of violence while also protecting the sanctity of the Nigerian court.
Olumide Ogunbiyi

Judiciary

UNPF Sensitizes Judges on VAPP 2020 Law

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Clear understanding of relevant laws and its provisions would aid proper enforcement of such laws in the dispensation of justice.

The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Muntar Abimbola stated this at a 2-day sensitization seminar for judges and magistrates in Oyo State on the in-depth knowledge and implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law 2020 which was held on the 29th and 30th November, 2021 at the Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre in Ibadan.

Justice Abimbola while acknowledging that the saying, “Justice delayed is justice denied” was true, noted that it was equally important not to rush the justice process in an unfair manner.

In a remark, the Director, Centre for Population and Reproductive Health, Professor Oladosu Ojengbede said the seminar was aimed at bringing the VAPP 2020 law into perspective for judges and magistrates in order to enhance their decision making when relevant cases are brought before them.

Our correspondent reports that the seminar which was held by the United Nations Population Fund Project in collaboration with the Oyo State Judiciary and the Centre for Population and Reproductive Health, CPHR will continue on the 12th and 13th of December for another batch of judges and magistrates in Oyo State.

Olumide Ogunbiyi

Religion

Group Congratulates New Political Appointees, Judges, Others In Oyo State

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Political Awareness Group, PAG, an Association of Muslim Professionals and Technocrats for Good Governance has congratulated among others newly appointed judges and Commissioners in Oyo State.

In a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, PAG, Barrister AbdWaheed Olowonjaye the group described the appointment of Justice Mashood  Abass as President, Customary Court of Appeal of Oyo State as putting a round peg in a round hole.

The group similarly congratulated Dr Kareem Adedokun on his appointment into the exalted position of High Court Judge in the Stat reminding the two judges of the golden provisions in Chapter 5 verse 8 in the Holy Quran which harped on standing firmly on truth without fear or favour.

PAG also appreciated Allah for Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Misbau Babatunde, Commissioner for Health, Dr Taiwo Ladipo and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Alhaja Kafilah Omolabake Olayiwola for making the list and becoming Commissioners in the pacesetter state.

The group at the same time congratulated the old commissioners, Chief Bayo Lawal, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, Barrister Abdulrahman Abdulraheem, Hon Ayansiju Lawal, Barrister Temilolu Ashamu and Alhaja Fausat Sanni for making the final list urging

them to know that Islam is not only in worship but also in good conduct and perfect accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, 

PAG at the same time congratulated Ambassador Taofiq Arapaja as PDP Deputy National Chairman while the group received the news with the happiness of the promotion of Dr Modinah Akindele-AbdulRaheem to the exalted rank of Professor at the University of Ilorin and the appointment of Ustaz Taliha  Yunus as the Grand Imam of Ogbomosholand.

The group prayed for successful tenure of office for all the appointees.

Ridwan Fasasi