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WHAT WE STAND FOR

Vision Statement

Impeccable, swift, strong, temple of justice delivery. Alive to the exigencies of modern –day living, complexities of human interactions in a technology-driven era, dispensing justice solely for the peace of the society under the law.

Mission Statement

To serve justice to all without fear nor favor with visible strength of character, courage, self-restraint against all infractions and temptations capable of desecrating this sanctuary where timely rolling out of quality, world class adjudications and judgments, purely, according to law and for the common good, shall remain the enduring hallmark.

Our Core Values

To vehemently preserve the society from collapse into a state of “all against all” and earning the trust of all and sundry in the credibility and transparency of our adjudication process.

MEET THE CHIEF JUDGE

Hon. Justice Iyabo Subulade Yerima was born on the 8^th day September,1958 into the illustrious family of Akinloye of Oje-Itutaba Ibadan, in Ibadan North East Local Government.

She attended Omolewa Nursery and Primary School, Oritamefa, Ibadan from 1962 - 1969 and St Margret Girl’s Secondary School, Ilesa from January 1970 - July 1974. She also attended Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan from 1974 - 1975. She did her A-level in The Polytechnic, Ibadan from 1975 - 1977. His lordship was in University of Ife (now O.A.U) Ile-ife, from 1977 - 1981, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy, before proceeding to the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom (September 1981 - December 1983) for her L.L.B.

She proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos for her B.L (Barrister at Law) and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985.

She served her NYSC in the Faculty of Law, University of Ife, as an Assistant to the Faculty Officer and in the Law Reporting Section, from 1985 - 1986.

His lordship began her legal career in Kaduna State, with her pupillage at Baba Amartey & Co. (Barristers & Solicitors) and went on to set up her own flourishing Law office/Chambers – Yerima & Co. (Barristers & Solicitors) also in Zaria, Kaduna State, from May 1986 - April 2001.

His Lordship was sworn in as a Judge of the High court of Oyo State in June 2001.

His Lordship has attended several International and National Conferences. She has received several awards, among which are:

Merit Award from the Lower Court Judges Association of Oyo State (December2022)
ExemplaryLeadership Award (July 2012)

She has served on several committees, one of which is - Chairman, Sub-Committee on Non-Custodial Sentencing, Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee, Oyo State.

She is currently the Administrative Judge for the Oyo State Judiciary.

His lordship enjoys Reading, Travelling, Organization of Social and Administrative functions, she is also an active participant in Church and Evangelistic Activities.

She is married, with children and grandchildren.

VALUED SERVICES

e-Affidavit

An affidavit is a written, authenticated statement of fact made under oath, voluntarily written by an affiant to be admissible in a court or other official institutions for various objectives

e-Affidavit

An affidavit is a written, authenticated statement of fact made under oath, voluntarily written by an affiant to be admissible in a court or other official institutions for various objectives

Lis Pendens

A Lis Pendens is an official notice to the public that a lawsuit involving a claim on a property has been filed. Lis pendens is connected to the concept that a buyer of a property must assume any litigation that exists pertaining to the property.

Lis Pendens

Probate Management

Probate is the judicial confirmation of the authority of the Executor or Executors to carry out the provisions of a Will. It is usually granted upon an application made to the Probate Registrar

Probate Management

Probate is the judicial confirmation of the authority of the Executor or Executors to carry out the provisions of a Will. It is usually granted upon an application made to the Probate Registrar

Multi-Door Court House

The multi-Door Courthouse provides people in the state with easy access to justice by providing alternative mechanisms to litigation in the resolution of disputes; offer parties a legal framework for the fair and efficient settlement of dispute through ADR

Multi-Door Court House

Case Management

Easy-to-use system that will allow lawyers send documents directly to the courts over the internet and allows court to file, store and manage their case files in an easy and transparent way.

Case Management

Easy-to-use system that will allow lawyers send documents directly to the courts over the internet and allows court to file, store and manage their case files in an easy and transparent way.

Community Service

Unpaid, volunteer work in the community that a judge imposes at sentencing. A judge can structure the community service sentence to fulfill both goals of criminal sentencing: punishment and rehabilitation. Typically a noncustodial sentence.

Community Service

About Us

Oyo State’s Judiciary is the THIRD ARM of Government with clearly defined constitutional functions. Such functions include;

Interpretation of the Constitution and other Laws and Statutes
Definition of Citizens’ rights
Settlement of disputes and;
Protecting these weak and vulnerable groups.

The State Judiciary also adjudicates on criminal and civil matters and gives legal authorization to transactions and documentations on behalf of the State.

The State Judiciary has the State Chief Judge appointed by the Governor as its head, and there are sets of hierarchically arranged courts; State High Courts, and Customary Courts. There are also Special Courts, such as Revenue Courts, Sanitation Courts to serve specific purposes.

The Judiciary preserves the sanctity of the rule of law by interpreting the laws (where there are conflicts) and settling disputes (thereby ensuring equity and maintenance of justice).