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Just In: Justice Yerima Becomes Oyo Acting Chief Judge

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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, today swore in Justice Iyabo Yerima as the Acting Chief Judge of the state.

The governor said that his administration will continue to work with all other arms of government for the benefit of the people of Oyo State.

Justice Yerima succeeds Justice Muntar Abimbola, who retired last week.

Makinde, while speaking at the ceremony held at the Executive Chamber, Secretariat, Ibadan said that his administration will give the new Chief Judge the support needed to carry out her duty.

The governor expressed confidence in the ability of the acting Chief Judge to steer the ship of the judiciary in the state.

He promised that when re-elected, his administration will do more to reduce the infrastructure deficit of the judiciary and complete the work of modernising its operations.

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