…Oyo Attorney General Delivers Keynote on Judicial Efficiency and Public Trust
The Judiciary Arm of the National Association of Oyo Students (NAOS National) honoured Barr. Temilolu Nurudeen Ashamu (Seun TNA), former Oyo State Commissioner and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) House of Representatives candidate for Oyo Federal Constituency, at its 2026 National Judiciary Summit held on Thursday, October 15, at the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo.
The summit, tagged “THE DIKAIOSYNE”, brought together legal practitioners, judicial administrators, government officials, political leaders and students to examine the future of Nigeria’s justice system.
Themed “Reimagining Nigeria’s Judiciary for the Digital Age, Public Trust and Effective Justice Delivery”, the programme explored judicial independence, access to justice, technological innovation and the need to strengthen public confidence in judicial institutions.
Delivering the keynote address, the Oyo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Abiodun Ayodeji Aikomo, emphasised the importance of judicial efficiency, institutional integrity and responsible technological innovation in improving justice delivery.
His address examined how digital tools could enhance judicial administration while safeguarding due process, confidentiality and citizens’ rights.
Speaking as the summit’s honouree, Ashamu encouraged students and young professionals to pursue excellence through discipline, integrity, continuous learning and responsible leadership.
He emphasised that leadership extended beyond occupying positions of authority and should be understood in terms of responsibility, service, character and the positive impact individuals make in society.
Ashamu urged participants to take their education seriously, embrace opportunities for personal development and prepare themselves to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the country.
The programme also featured a panel discussion involving the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyo Branch, Uchechi Ketamara Bolarinwa; legal practitioners Michael Olajide Olanipekun and Saheed Oyebisi; and Deputy Chief Registrar Oyo State High Court, Hon. Adisa Oladele Otitoloju.
The panel examined digital case management, electronic filing, virtual court proceedings and the challenges of ensuring equal access to justice, while emphasising professional ethics, data protection and judicial independence.
Also in attendance were former Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; APM Senatorial Candidate, Amb. Olufemi Ajadi; Rt. Hon. Moruf Atilola; Chairman Oyo West Local Government, Hon. Akeem Olukitibi; Chairman AFIJIO Local Government, Hon. Femi Aikomo; Hon. Saheed Arowosaye, APM Party Leaders, local government officials, student leaders and other dignitaries.
Sunmonu, who addressed the gathering, encouraged students to remain committed to education, personal development and responsible leadership.
The organisers, led by the Chief Justice of NAOS National Council, Toheeb Opeyemi Bello, expressed appreciation to Ashamu for honouring the summit and sharing his experience with the students.
The summit formed part of NAOS Judiciary’s efforts to promote legal awareness, civic education and constructive engagement between young people, legal professionals and public institutions.
