NBA Chairmen Urge Governor Adeleke to Renovate Courts

The chairmen of five branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Osun State have formally petitioned Governor Ademola Adeleke concerning the dilapidated state of court buildings throughout the state. In a letter dated October 29, 2026, they called for comprehensive renovations of High Court buildings and equal attention for the Customary Court of Appeal, Magistrates’ Courts, and District Customary Courts.

The signatories include Maruf Adediran (NBA Osogbo), Abdulkareem Azeez (NBA Ikirun), Adefunso Esan (NBA Ilesa), Emmanuel Gbadegesin (NBA Iwo), and Festus Olawoye (NBA Ile-Ife). The NBA expressed that the deteriorating conditions of the court facilities threaten the dignity of the judicial institution and disrupt judicial proceedings, causing hardship for judicial officers, legal practitioners, and court users.

They urged the state government to undertake urgent renovations and modernize court facilities to enhance the administration of justice, emphasizing the need for adequate training and maintenance of modern judicial equipment.