Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday said the new high court complex in Akure, Ondo State, would be named after late Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, after its completion.
Aiyedatiwa, during the foundation-laying of the complex in Akure, said the decision to name the project “Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Judiciary Complex”, was a fitting way to honor and immortalise Akeredolu’s legacy.
According to him, this mega project will be named after the former governor, late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, under whose leadership the vision for the project was conceived.
“This development is the actualisation of the dream and vision of our late leader, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
“It was his desire to provide a state-of-the-art high court complex to enhance the workload and welfare of our judiciary.
“It is a historic milestone for Ondo State, and it is also part of our unwavering commitment to the advancement of justice.
“Since the creation of Ondo State in 1976, no attempt has been made to provide a modern edifice for the administration of justice,” he said.
The governor highlighted the importance of embarking on the project despite financial challenges.
He said the commitment was to provide a good working environment with modern facilities that would enhance the welfare of judiciary officers.
“This complex will include a ceremonial court, modular courts, a registry, a library, exhibition buildings, a utility building, and modern parking facilities.
“It is designed to create a conducive environment for the administration of justice and to speed up the dispensation of justice in Ondo state, ” he said.
He further revealed that the 13-hectare project had been awarded to Messrs Westfield Global Construction Company, with a completion timeline of 48 weeks.
Aiyedatiwa appealed for continued support and cooperation from the people of Ondo, promising to continue to prioritise impactful and purposeful governance.
Earlier, the Chief Judge of the State. Justice Olusegun Odusola, lauded the initiative, and described it as a landmark achievement.
“This complex will elevate the judiciary to global standards with modern facilities capable of competing with any judicial system in the world.
“The governor’s commitment to this project demonstrates his dedication to peace, justice, and the overall development of Ondo State.” he said
In his goodwill message, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, praised the governor’s commitment to advancing the rule of law.
“In just one year, Governor Aiyedatiwa has laid a solid foundation for the growth of Ondo State’s judicial infrastructure.
“This project is a testament to his promise of accessible justice and his belief in the judiciary as a pillar of democracy,” Ajulo said. (NAN)