By Ranti Thomas
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, has approved a fresh allocation of courts and chambers within the Lagos Judicial Division, directing several judges to relocate to new courtrooms.
According to the directive, all judges currently sitting in the Lagos Criminal Division at the TBS Complex including Justices Y.A. Adesanya, I.O. Harrison, S.I. Sonaike and A.T. Muyideen are to move to the JIC Taylor Courthouse, Igbosere, Lagos.
In addition, Justices A.A. Oyebanji, K.O. Dawodu, O.O. Ogungbesan, E.I. Alakija and O.O. Ogunjobi, who are also sitting at the TBS Complex, have been directed to relocate to the same courthouse at Igbosere.
The directive further states that judges moving into the JIC Taylor Courthouse are to select their courts and chambers based on order of precedence.
Meanwhile, specific reassignments have been made at the Osborne Foreshore Complex. Justice A.O. Opesanwo has been assigned to the former court and chambers of Justice O.O. Pedro, while Justice A.A. George will take over the former chambers of Justice L.A. Okunnu. Justice O.O. Ojuromi has also been assigned to the former court and chambers of Justice R.O. Olukolu at the same complex.
All affected judges have been reminded that only their personal belongings and books are to be moved. Judiciary-owned furniture, equipment and fittings are to remain in their current locations, as inventories will be taken by designated officers.
The Chief Judge also directed judges involved in the relocation to liaise with the Office of the Chief Registrar to collect relocation allowances approved to support the exercise.
The movement is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 30, 2026, and must be completed by Friday, February 6, 2026. Judges are required to hand over the keys to their former chambers after inventories have been completed in their presence.
The reallocation is part of ongoing administrative measures aimed at improving efficiency and organization within the Lagos State Judiciary.