Lagos Hands over Osborne Temporary Court Complex to Judiciary

Segun James

Following the arson attack that razed the state High Court complex during the #EndSARS protest, the Lagos State Government has handed over a new temporary court complex at Osborne, Ikoyi, to the judiciary.

While handing over the court complex to the judiciary, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, implored the judiciary to make maximum use of the Courthouse for the benefit of residents of the state.

Onigbanjo said the court complex is a temporary relocation while awaiting the rebuilding of the burnt Igbosere High Court complex into a modern and sophisticated Courthouse.

He added that the temporary court complex consists of eight court rooms with equal number of Judges’ chambers, secretary’s office, registrar’s office, general office for administrative staff, restrooms on each floor, canteen, litigants’ room, and an office for the Chief Judge.

The state attorney-general noted that the new temporary court complex is equipped with the latest technology to enhance digital recording of court proceedings.

“In fulfillment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration promise on the digitalisation of court rooms in Lagos State, the temporary courthouse is equipped with up-to-date technology,” Onigbanjo said.

In receiving the new temporary court complex, the state Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, appreciated the efforts of the governor for his timely response to the challenge of the burnt Igbosere Courthouse by providing a replacement.

He added that the temporary arrangement would ease the trauma experienced by the judiciary after the Igbosere High Court was burnt during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020.

The Chief Judge disclosed that court sittings will be at 9a.m. to 5p.m., Monday to Friday in order to ensure the safety of the Judges and residents of Osborne Estate in Ikoyi.