The Governor of Ondo State, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, has counseled the late former Governor of the state, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, saying the late Akeredolu might be remembered for his efforts to strengthen the justice system within the state.
Aiyedatiwa mentioned his former boss was profitable in utilizing the rule of regulation within the struggle in opposition to crimes and criminality throughout his time in workplace.
The governor acknowledged this throughout a particular courtroom session held in honor of the late governor on Wednesday on the state Excessive Courtroom headquarters, Akure, the state capital.
Aiyedatiwa, who grew to become governor of the state shortly after Akeredolu's dying in December 2023, mentioned the late governor would even be remembered for signing a lot of payments that improved the state's safety system, particularly the invoice to strengthen state safety settle. community company also called Amotekun.
He mentioned: “We right now bear in mind with pleasure his (Akeredolu) sense of urgency and intervention and unusual dedication to the reason for entry to justice.
“His help for the Multidoor Courtroom System, improved implementation of the Alternate Dispute Decision system and welfare for judges and judicial officers are nicely documented.
'Lets overlook his urge for vital and fast laws? For the avoidance of doubt, he sponsored the invoice for an Act to determine the Ondo State Safety Company and the Amotekun Corps, to help within the upkeep of regulation and order within the state. His authorities additionally supported a invoice for an Act offering for the institution of the Ondo State Safety Belief Fund.
“Others embody, however aren’t restricted to, a proposed regulation offering for the institution of an unbiased Workplace of the Auditor Common to supply for the audit of public accounts. There was additionally a invoice for an Act to determine the Ondo State Company in opposition to Violence in opposition to Girls.
“Others embody, however aren’t restricted to, a invoice for an regulation to determine the State Public Complaints, Monetary Crime and Anti-Corruption Fee, in addition to a invoice for an regulation to control livestock breeding and grazing and supply for the institution of farms. .”