Governor Ambode to swear in acting Chief Judge Monday

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, will swear-in Justice Opeyemi Oke as the Acting Chief Judge of the state on Monday.

Justice Oke, who is the most senior judge in the state judiciary, is taking over in acting capacity following the retirement of Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade who will attain the statutory retirement age on September 24.

Justice Atilade on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at Lagos House to officially announce her retirement from the state’s judiciary.

Receiving the outgoing CJ, Governor Ambode pledged his administration’s determination to prioritize the welfare of serving and retired judges in the state to enable them to continue giving their very best to the economic prosperity of the state.