Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu charges judiciary workers to recommit to efficient justice delivery as Ogun State launches e-Affidavit system, ushers in full digital transition and swears in two new magistrates during New Year prayer session in Abeokuta.
The Ogun State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has issued a stern warning to judiciary staff across the state, declaring that there would be “no excuses” for inefficiency in 2026 as courts in Ogun fully transition to digital operations. The Chief Judge made this known during a New Year prayer session held at the Judiciary Complex in Kobape, Abeokuta, to usher in the 2026 legal year.
Justice Dipeolu addressed the entire management and staff of the Ogun State High Court of Justice, charging them to renew their commitment to duty, professionalism, and prompt justice delivery in line with global best practices. She emphasized that the judiciary remains a critical pillar of democracy and must continuously evolve to meet the expectations of the public.
According to the Chief Judge, the prayer session was held simultaneously at the Judicial Headquarters and across all judicial divisions in the state. She noted that Muslim judicial officers and staff also observed separate New Year prayers at designated venues, describing the exercise as a reflection of the judiciary’s commitment to inclusiveness, tolerance, and unity.
Justice Dipeolu announced the official rollout of the e-Affidavit system, describing it as a deliberate and irreversible institutional shift aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and modernization within the Ogun State judiciary. She stated that manual affidavits would gradually become obsolete as courts fully embrace digital processes in 2026.
She revealed that three webinars had already been conducted to introduce officers to the newly designed e-Affidavit platform, urging judiciary staff to familiarize themselves with the system, embrace technology, and remain open to continuous learning. According to her, adapting to innovation is no longer optional but essential for effective justice administration.
The Chief Judge further reminded staff of the significance of their roles, stressing that justice delivery is a collective responsibility that requires dedication, integrity, and collaboration at all levels of the judiciary.
Delivering the exhortation at the prayer session, Pastor Paul Olutunde highlighted six principles for living a fulfilled year, including obedience to God and constituted authority, gratitude, seeking divine grace, sensitivity to guidance, prayerfulness, and unwavering faith. He cited Joshua 21:43–45 and later offered prayers for Nigeria, Ogun State, the Chief Judge, judges, magistrates, judicial research officers, and all judiciary staff.
The event also featured the swearing-in of two newly appointed magistrates, Mr. Emmanuel Shonuga and Mrs. Rasheedat Lawal-Oyedeji. In her congratulatory remarks, Justice Dipeolu charged the new magistrates to see themselves as ambassadors of the judiciary, uphold the oaths of office, and dispense justice with wisdom and fairness.
Responding on behalf of the newly sworn-in magistrates, Mr. Emmanuel Shonuga expressed gratitude to the Chief Judge for the opportunity to serve, pledging to uphold the oath of allegiance and contribute meaningfully to justice delivery in Ogun State.
The event marked a decisive tone for the 2026 legal year, with the Ogun State judiciary positioning itself for a technology-driven, accountable, and more efficient justice system.
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