BRIEF ON THE OFFICE
The Ogun State Judiciary is the third arm of Government. It came into existence at the creation of Ogun State in 1976. It operates through three hierarchies of Courts which are the High Courts, Magistrate Courts and Customary Courts. These Courts have Rules guiding their operation. The Courts have been operating within the full complement of their Rules and have contributed immensely to the development of legal jurisprudence in Nigeria and in particular Ogun State.
Ogun State Judiciary is presently headed by Acting Chief Judge, Hon. Justice M A. Dipeolu. Her Lordship is the professional head and Chief Executive of Ogun State Judiciary with other Twenty-Seven High Court Judges ably manning the High Court Bench.
On the Lower Court Bench there are Thirty–Four (34) Magistrates ranging from Chief Magistrate Grade 1 to Magistrate Grade II.
At the grassroots level are the Customary Courts jurisdictionally classified into Grades I and II which are being presided over by seasoned, knowledgeable and honorable personalities.
The Chief Registrar is the Head of Administration and Chief Accounting Officer of the Ogun State Judiciary. He is ably assisted by four Deputies i.e. Deputy Chief Registrar (Administration), Deputy Chief Registrar (Special Duties), Deputy Chief Registrar (Legal I) and Deputy Chief Registrar (Legal II).
The Chief Registrar and his team are being supported by the Heads of the following sections – Establishment, Accounts, Library, Information, Maintenance, Protocol, Records/Statistics and Probate.
Ogun State Judiciary has Eight (8) Judicial Divisions namely: Abeokuta, Ijebu – Ode, Sagamu, Ota, Ilaro, Ijebu – Igbo, Abigi and Ipokia.
Also, there are Seventeen (17) Magisterial Districts and Forty – Seven (47) Customary Courts across the State.
ADDRESS:
High Court Of Justice, Isabo, Abeokuta.
POSTAL ADDRESS:
PMB. 3009 Sapon, Abeokuta.
PHONE: 07060444285
POLITICAL HEAD:
HON. JUSTICE MOSUNMOLA ARINOLA DIPEOLU
CHIEF JUDGE
ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD:
Mrs Olufunmilayo Stanley
Director:
Mrs. O. A. Ayobolu
PHONE: 07037631832
EMAIL: olubolaayobolu@yahoo.com
Duties
- To oversee Magistrates Matters
- Customary Court Judges
- Control of all Judiciary staff and
- Any other duty assigned by the Chief Judge or Chief Registrar.
Director:
Mr. Akeem Adenariwo
PHONE: 08034725673
EMAIL: akeemnariwo@yahoo.com
Duties
- Maintenance of all Judiciary facilities,
- Supervision of all Judiciary projects,
- Supervision of the Protocol Unit
- Supervision of the Information Unit and
- Any other duty assigned by the Chief Judge or Chief Registrar
Director:
Mrs. O.O Stanley
PHONE: 08033758374
EMAIL: olufunmilayostanley@yahoo.com
Duties
- To oversee Legal matters
- Library matters
- Supervision of the Correspondence Registry and
- Any other duty assigned by the Chief Judge or Chief Registrar.
Director:
Mr. Anthony Olusesan Araba
PHONE: 08033470920
EMAIL: arabaao91@gmail.com
Duties
- To oversee Legal matters
- Library matters
- Supervision of the Correspondence Registry and
- Any other duty assigned by the Chief Judge or Chief Registrar.
CURRENT PROGRAMMES
PAST CHIEF JUDGES OF OGUN STATE
Hon. Justice E.B. Craig ----1976-1987
Hon. Justice O.O. Odunlami---1988-1990
Hon. Justice I.B. Delano----1990-2000
Hon. Justice O.O. Somolu (Acting Chief Judge) ---2000-2001
Hon. Justice C.O Jacobs--- 2001-2011
Ogun State Judiciary took off in 1976 with two Judicial Divisions namely: Abeokuta and Ijebu-Ode
Ogun State Judiciary took off in 1976 with four Magisterial Districts namely: Abeokuta, Ota, Ijebu-Ode and Sagamu.
PAST CHIEF REGISTRARS
Hon. Justice O.A. Kuforiji (Late) ---- 1976-1981
Hon. Justice O.A. Sekoni------- 1981-1983
Hon. Justice F. Onashile (Late) --- 1983-1986
Hon. Justice O.A Adenubi (Late) ---1986-1989
O.A Akindele Esq ----1989-1991
Hon. Justice S.O. Sodeke---3/9/1991---4/12/1991
Hon. Justice E.O. Olatoye (Late) ---1991-1993
Hon. Justice Y.A Adewolu---1993-1995
Hon. Justice O.A Adesida--- 1995-1999
Hon. Justice H.O. Solanke---1999-2004
Hon. Justice E.O. Osinuga---2005-2006
Hon. Justice Catherine Ogunsanya—2006-2008
Hon. Justice S.M. Owodunni---2008-2013
ON-GOING PROJECT
Ogun Multi-Door Courthouse
PROPOSED PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION/PROVISION OF OFFICE BUILDING
Judiciary Headquarters
Customary Court of Appeal
Construction of Crèche
Construction/Provision of water facilities
OTHER RELEVANT STATISTICS
Number of Judicial Divisions 8
Number of High Court Judges 28
Number of Magisterial Districts 17
Number of Magistrates 34
Number of Customary Courts 47
Revenue Court, Abeokuta
Family Court, Abeokuta
Mobile Court
Criminal Justice Fast Track Clinics at Abeokuta, Ijebu – Ode and Ota Judicial Divisions