Oyo State CJ bows out of service at 65

• Published date: 14 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Oyo State Chief Judge, Munta Abimbola, on Friday officially retired from active service in the state's judiciary after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65 for High Court Judges.

At the Valedictory court session in his honour at the state's High Court Ibadan, the Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo, said Abimbola played a multi-dimensional role.

Oyewo, who praised him for his hardworking, firmness and immense contribution to effective administration of justice, also prayed that the rest of his life might be the best.

The NBA National President, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), represented by Mr. Seun Abimbola, SAN, said Abimbola left an indelible mark in the judiciary across the federation and not only in Oyo State.

Maikyau commended the retiree for effective administration of Criminal Justice Law in the state.

'The Retiring CJ among many other achievements, scored very high in the setting of Oyo State Multi-Door Courthouse; by this, he demonstrated that justice dispensation is indeed the primary role of the judiciary.

'Also, it was during his tenure that family court was established in the state which boosted public confidence in the judiciary,' he said.

The first female SAN in Nigeria, Mrs. Folake Solanke, congratulated the retiring CJ for a safe landing after a hectic but successful service.

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State described Abimbola as his good teacher and solid adviser who...