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The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the judiciary to ensure they remain dedicated to the quick administration of justice for a fair, just and equitable Nigeria.
He noted that the judiciary system remained the bedrock of any given democracy.
He said this during a special church service to mark the 2024/2025 Legal Year at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta,
He underscored the need for commitment to justice and continual improvement in the administration of justice in the state.
Abiodun said, “As we all know, the judiciary is the bedrock of democracy, the pillar that upholds justice, equity, and fairness, which safeguards our rights to freedom and ensures the stability of our society.
“The commencement of the new legal year offers a chance to reiterate the importance of justice in society, a time for introspection on the ethics of the profession, principles of justice, and commitment to serving the public good.”
He expressed hope that members of the state judiciary would fulfill their constitutional roles.
“I am confident that law officers will continue to perform their duties with the highest level of professionalism and dedication in alignment with the state government’s vision of a fair, just, and equitable society, free from anarchy and tyranny,” the governor noted.
While delivering his sermon titled, 'Let Justice Flow', the Archbishop of the African Church, Most Reverend Solomon Ojumu, said “justice delayed is justice denied.”
Meanwhile, Abiodun also faulted the Federal Government's approach in the construction of access road to the Professor Wole Soyinka Train Station in Laderin, Abeokuta, which was initiated during the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari.
