Yerima Becomes Acting Oyo CJ 

Oyo State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima, has reiterated her dedication to effective justice delivery, judicious application of resources and turn-around of judicial infrastructure.
She unveiled this mission statement shortly after her swearing-in ceremony  as Acting Chief Judge of the state, by Governor Seyi Makinde  at the State Secretariat, Ibadan.
Yerima affirmed her loyalty, dedication and diligence to justice delivery in the State and particularly sought the support of the Makinde- led executive arm of government.
She said “it behooves me at this time to do my very best for the good of Oyo. And as I stated some months back when I led the team from the judiciary to defend our 2023 budget, every resource given and allotted to the judiciary would be judiciously utilized for the benefit of justice delivery and service to the good people of Oyo.
“It has always been my vision, so help me God, and with the assistance of the executive arm, to turn the judiciary, in the area of good infrastructure, to her status as pacesetter once again.”
Born 8th September 1958, Yerima replaces Justice Munta Ladipo who retired from active service in the state judiciary last Friday, having attained the mandatory retirement age of 65 for High Court judges.
Speaking after administering the oath of office to Yerima, Governor Seyi Makinde assured of support for the acting chief judge to effectively carry out the work.
In supporting Yerima’s quest for improved judicial infrastructure, Makinde assured of the completion of ongoing modernization of the High Court and Magistrate Courts.