Oyetola swears in 4 judges, promises improved welfare for judiciary
Osun state Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that his administration will continue to provide an enabling environment for the three arms of government to operate and function efficiently, effectively and productively.
The governor made this known at the weekend when he swore in four new justices of the state high court at the Multi-purpose Hall, Local Government Service Commission, Government Secretariat, Osogbo.
Gov. Oyetola described the judiciary as sine qua non to the socio-economic, political and democratic sustainability of any society, saying the present administration would leave no stone unturned to ensure the independence of the judiciary.
The new judges are Justice Mathais Agboola, Justice Lawrence Arojo, Justice Olorunfemi Ajanaku and Justice Sikiru Oke.
Oyetola said: “The judiciary is an important arm of government. It is the last hope of the common man and the face of the presence of the rule of law in a polity. It is our hope that with these appointments, the interest of justice will be better served in the state.
“Our administration will continue to offer improved welfare package to the judiciary and provide it an enabling environment to discharge its services with unblemished integrity.”
The governor acknowledged the unflinching support that the state has been receiving from the other two arms of government, saying that “our state has enjoined high level of uncompromising support and relationship from the judiciary.
“Coming 24 hours after the inauguration of the cabinet, this swearing-in ceremony is a testament to the readiness of our administration to fortify and give an enabling environment to the three arms of government to offer efficient services that will deliver our development agenda without compromising their individual responsibilities.
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“Indeed, the judiciary is our ally in our resolve to uplift our state and offer qualitative and equitable services to the people. I thank them for their services to the state and people.”
Speaking on behalf of the new appointees, Justice Mathias Agboola, lauded Gov. Oyetola for counting them worthy to further serve the people of the state in a higher position.
He assured of their readiness to contribute their quota to the advancement of the state and the administration of justice.
