The High Court of Kwara State, Ajase-Ipo Division, was on Wednesday officially commissioned during a ceremony that also featured the block-setting foundation laying for the Upper Area Court in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area.

The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, who performed the commissioning alongside the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Hon. Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara.

The High Court Complex and accompanying Oaths Registry were donated by the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Alhaji Ismail Bolaji Yahaya Muhammed Atoloye Alebiosu, a legal practitioner. The project, which formally commenced with its foundation laying in 2024, was completed within one year.

Delivering the Governor's address, Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi described the occasion as a celebration of responsible leadership, community service, and a shared commitment to justice and development, while congratulating the monarch and the judicial community.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration's resolve to strengthen justice administration across Kwara State, citing the approval of additional High Court Judges and Khadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal to accelerate case processing. He stressed that judicial independence must be preserved and that all citizens deserve equal access to justice.

"An effective justice system requires more than buildings. It requires competent personnel, adequate facilities, efficient processes and unwavering adherence to professional ethics," the Governor stated through his Deputy, praising traditional institutions as vital partners in governance.

In his remarks, the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Hon. Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, described the project as a major milestone in expanding judicial infrastructure. He announced that a High Court Judge and supporting staff had been posted to the facility, with operations scheduled to commence on the first working day of November 2026.

Justice Adebara also acknowledged Governor AbdulRazaq's ongoing construction of a five-storey Court House in Ilorin containing twelve courtrooms, expressing confidence that the edifice would be completed before 29 May 2027. He appealed to private individuals, community leaders, and the Bar to assist in funding judicial infrastructure.

To commemorate the milestone, the Kwara State Judiciary presented a Distinguished Service Award to the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo.

Speaking on behalf of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, SAN, the Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Abdullateef Kamaldeen, noted that accessible judicial facilities remain essential for public peace, law, order, and economic growth.

In his response, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, HRM Oba Alhaji Ismail Bolaji Yahaya Muhammed Atoloye Alebiosu, appreciated the state government's developmental efforts and thanked attending dignitaries, including members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Senior Advocates of Nigeria, and traditional rulers.

The event featured cultural performances by the Kwara State Council for Arts and Culture along with goodwill messages from visiting stakeholders.