Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured that the new Ondo State Judiciary Complex under construction in Akure will be completed on schedule, commending the quality and pace of work so far.
The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday during a surprise inspection visit to the construction site located within the High Court Complex, Akure. He was accompanied by the Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Abiola Olawoye.
The project, named after the late former Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, was flagged off on December 27, 2024, with a projected completion time of 48 weeks. It is designed to include a ceremonial court, modular courts, a registry, a library, exhibition buildings, a utility building, and modern parking facilities. The complex aims to provide a more conducive environment for the administration of justice and enhance the efficiency of judicial processes in Ondo State.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, visibly impressed after touring the facility, stated that the contractor is delivering according to expectations and that all indications show the project will be ready within the stipulated timeframe.
“I am happy with how the project is going. From what I have seen today, the work is progressing rapidly and with high quality. This shows that the project will be completed as scheduled,” he said.
He further revealed that updates from the Special Adviser confirmed that the project is not only following the planned timeline but is also within the approved budget. The statement was made available to journalists by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
The Governor’s visit came shortly after he attended the sitting of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal held at the High Court Complex. The tribunal, having heard closing statements from the involved parties, adjourned its judgment to June 4, 2025
