Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo, says the new high court complex being built in Akure, the state capital, will be named after the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Akeredolu, the late former governor of Ondo, died on December 27, 2023, at the age of 67, after a protracted battle with prostate cancer.
Speaking during the foundation-laying of the complex in Akure on Friday, Aiyedatiwa, who was his deputy, said the facility will be named Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Judiciary Complex to honour the former governor’s “enduring legacy”.
“This development is the actualisation of the dream and vision of our late leader, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,” the governor said.
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“It was his desire to provide a state-of-the-art high court complex to enhance the workload and welfare of our judiciary.
“It is a historic milestone for Ondo state, and it is also part of our unwavering commitment to the advancement of justice.
“Since the creation of Ondo State in 1976, no attempt has been made to provide a modern edifice for the administration of justice.”
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The governor highlighted the importance of embarking on the project despite financial challenges.
He said the commitment is to provide a good working environment with modern facilities that would enhance the welfare of judiciary officers.
Aiyedatiwa said the complex “will 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”.
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He further revealed that the 13-hectare project had been awarded to Westfield Global Construction Company, with a completion timeline of 48 weeks.
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