Ogun State will soon get a Court of Appeal.
This is as the Federal Government approved the establishment of a Court of Appeal in Ogun State.
The hint was given by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun 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 will ease access to justice and strengthen the legal system in the state. He assured continued government support through the provision of resources and appointment of more judges to ensure justice is not delayed or denied.
Governor Abiodun commended the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Mosunmola 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.
Delivering a sermon from Micah chapter 6 verse 8, the Anglican Bishop of Ijebu South-West 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 Bible reading of the service was taken by the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, from Colossians chapter 3 verse 17.