Kwara: Abdulrazaq swears in 6 new judges, presents them new SUVs

The Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, weekend inaugurated six new judges for the state high court and each of the new judges got a new SUVs as their official vehicles.

The new judges are Ibijoke Olabisi Olawoyin; Fatimah Funsho Abdulrasaq; Oluwatosin Adenike Adeniyi; Yusuf Diko Adebayo; Olalekan Osuolale Ajayi and Muritala Folohunsho.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Government House, Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq congratulated the judges on their appointment and expressed confidence that they will remain committed to the administration of justice for all.

He called the development another milestone as it was the first time six judges were sworn in at the same time in the state.

“This also makes a total of 11 High Court Judges that I have administered their oath of office within five years in office,” he said.

The governor urged them to discharge their duties with “diligence, impartiality, and overriding interest of the community and national security.

“As you take on this noble task, remember that your decisions will shape the lives of individuals and the fabric of our society. Let me remind you of the remarkable words of Usman Dan Fodio, who said that ‘a kingdom can endure unbelief, but it cannot endure with injustice.”

The governor said he will continue to support the judiciary, recalling how the administration has renovated and remodeled several courts within the state.

“Recently, I approved the reconstruction of the former Revenue Court at GRA Ilorin to serve as court rooms for more judges, while also creating a more befitting environment for the Revenue Courts in the state.

“It is our desire that this will be followed, all things being equal, with the construction of a new court complex to ensure the state has befitting court rooms,” he stated further.

Chief judge of the state, Justice Abiodun Adebara, in his remarks, said the ceremony was a milestone in the state’s administration of justice, adding that it injects ‘new minds, new perspectives, and new energy to the state judiciary.’

He commended the governor’s commitment to the rule of law, and expressed confidence that the addition of the new judges will enhance speedy delivery of justice to the people.

Justice Ibijoke, who spoke on behalf of other new judges, said they will uphold and give effect to the ideals of justice, fairness and equity while dispensing justice to all and sundry.