The five branch chairmen of the NBA in Osun have urged Gov. Ademola Adeleke to promptly address the state’s dilapidated court facilities.
The chairpersons made this request in a jointly signed letter on Tuesday in Osogbo, addressed to the governor.
The branch presiding officers are Maruf Adediran, NBA Osogbo; AbdulKareem Azeez, NBA Ikirun; Adefunso Esan, NBA Ilesa; Emmanuel Gbadegesin, NBA Iwo; and Olawoye Festus, NBA Ile-Ife.
The NBA called for a thorough audit of the state’s court infrastructure.
The association stated that several court facilities in Osun have deteriorated to a level that threatens the security and dignity of the judiciary.
It noted that the poor condition of judicial infrastructure disrupts proceedings and causes unnecessary hardship for judicial officers, legal practitioners, litigants, witnesses, and other court users.
The NBA identified visible issues such as decaying buildings, leaking roofs, damaged ceilings, and inadequate seating, among other deficiencies.
“The situation has become a matter of serious concern to the legal profession and, more importantly, to the administration of justice and the general public,” the association stated.
It stated that the situation requires more than temporary repairs.
The association called for a comprehensive assessment of affected facilities, proper planning, and sufficient funding for rehabilitation and renovation.
The NBA urged the governor to instruct relevant ministries, departments, and agencies, in consultation with judicial authorities, to develop and implement a lasting solution.
