In a move to honour the legacy of late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced that a soon-to-be-constructed High Court complex in Akure will bear his predecessor’s name.
The announcement was made during the official flag-off ceremony for the project, which took place in Akure, the state capital, on Friday.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, who assumed office following Akeredolu’s passing on December 27, 2023, described the initiative as a historic achievement.
He emphasized the importance of the judiciary in governance and acknowledged that the vision for this project was initiated under Akeredolu’s leadership.
Aiyedatiwa said, “This is a milestone celebration as we flag off the construction of a new high court complex in our dear state. Since the creation of Ondo State in 1976, no attempt has been made to provide a modern edifice for the administration of justice. Today, we are not only making history but also fulfilling a long-standing dream of the judiciary.
“This development is the actualisation of the dream and vision of our late leader, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. He desired to provide a state-of-the-art high court complex to enhance the workload and welfare of our judiciary. Naming this project the Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Judiciary Complex is a fitting way to immortalise his legacy.”
“Let me state with all sense of responsibility that we are embarking on this project at this time not because the state is too buoyant financially but because of our commitment to providing a good working environment with modern facilities that will enhance the welfare of our judicial officers, workers and people seeking justice, with the overall aim of speeding up the dispensation of justice in Ondo State.
“This complex will include a ceremonial court, modular courts, a registry, a library, exhibition buildings, a utility building and modern parking facilities. It’s designed to create a conducive environment for the administration of justice and to speed up the dispensation of justice in Ondo State,” he stated.
