PS Ministry of Finance, Idowu Ojo Inaugurated As Justice of Peace, Thanks Gov Aiyedatiwa For Appointment
By Our Correspondent, 28th Nov 2025
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr Idowu Ojo was among 130 prominent Nigerians inaugurated as Justice of the Peace in Ondo State.
After nearly 17 years of inactivity, the Ondo State Government has revived the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), giving citizens an active role in local justice delivery.
The State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, and the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, led the inauguration of the new cohort on Friday, November 28, emphasising a renewed commitment to the rule of law and community cohesion.
A total of 130 appointees, drawn from all walks of life, were sworn in, reflecting the diversity and inclusiveness of the State’s renewed grassroots justice initiative.
In his address, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the occasion as a turning point in reinforcing justice at the grassroots, in consonant with the ‘Order, Security and the Rule of Law’, which is the first component of the OUR EASE agenda of his administration.
Towards the improving on the security architecture of the State, the governor disclosed that he had just given the approval for the recruitment and training of 500 new officers for the Amotekun Corps.
Governor Aiyedatiwa therefore urged the new JPs to play their part in enhancing local security, peace and justice in their respective communities.
He reminded the new JP appointees that their office is a “sacred responsibility,” requiring integrity, wisdom, decorum and fairness.
The Attorney General of the State, Dr Ajulo, noted that Ondo last appointed JPs in 2008 and described the office as a crucial link between government and communities.
Ajulo outlined the statutory powers under Section 12 of the Magistrates’ Court Law, enabling JPs to preserve peace, quell disturbances and seek assistance when necessary.
He emphasised that appointees were selected based on merit, moral standing, integrity, humility and commitment to peaceful conduct.
Speaking with the PATH, Mr Ojo extended heartfelt appreciation to Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Attorney General of the state Dr Kayode Ajulo SAN for the appointment as the Justice of the Peace.
He stated that the appointment is another clarion calls to serve the state, promising to live up to expectation as an advocace of peace.
While advising the residents of Ondo State to live in peace and unity, he promised to live up to expectation as an advocate of peace in Ondo State.
