Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has named a new High Court complex after his late boss, Rotimi Akeredolu.

“Naming this project, the Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Judiciary Complex, is a fitting way to immortalise his legacy,” Mr Aiyedatiwa said during the flag-off on Friday. 

The court complex (Judiciary Village) on Oba Osupa Road in Akure is still under construction. 

Mr Aiyedatiwa described the project as a historical milestone, stressing that the new complex was conceived under the late former governor.

He also explained that his government was committed to advancing justice and the welfare of judicial officers in the 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. It was his desire to provide a state-of-the-art High Court complex to enhance the workload and welfare of our judiciary,” the governor said.

The governor highlighted the importance of embarking on the project despite financial challenges, adding that the state was committed to providing a good working environment with modern facilities to enhance judicial workers’ welfare. 

According to him, the court complex would 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,” Mr Aiyedatiwa added.

He further revealed that the 13-hectare project had been awarded to Messrs Westfield Global Construction Company, with a completion timeline of 48 weeks.

Mr Aiyedatiwa, however, appealed for continued support and cooperation from the people of the state, assuring that his administration would continue to prioritise impactful and purposeful governance. 

Remarking, the state’s chief judge, Olusegun Odusola, lauded the initiative, describing it as a landmark achievement. 

In his goodwill message, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Kayode Ajulo (SAN), praised the governor’s commitment to advancing the rule of law.