The Oyo State House of Assembly on Wednesday at its plenary confirmed the nomination of Justice Subulade Yerima as the substantive Chief Judge of the state.
Yerima has been in acting capacity as the Chief Judge of the state since January 16, when Justice Muntar Abimbola, her predecessor, retired.
The confirmation of her appointment was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi.
In their contributions, lawmakers representing Ibadan North II constituency and Ibadan North East II constituency, Mr Adebayo Babajide and Mr Olusola Owolabi respectively, described Yerima as “a woman of integrity whose appointment would foster a rapid transformation of the judicial system in the state.
While addressing the members of the house of assembly, Yerima said she would do her best to ensure a new judiciary in Oyo state.
“A greater challenge has been vested on me, to make Oyo State judiciary a pride of South West, and Nigeria.
“I’ll also ensure digitalisation to ensure effectiveness in the Oyo judiciary system.
“We will also ensure infrastructure in our courts, because there are a lot of things that need to be in order, so we’ll make sure that everything is put in place and ensure that Oyo State is the pride of Africa,” she said.