The Ekiti State government says that it will name a new high court under construction after the retired justice of court of Appeal, Justice Oyebisi Omoleye, in appreciation and recognition of her outstanding contribution to the justice administration and dedicated service to the State and Nigeria.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji gave the information after he presented a brand new space bus vehicle to the retired judge in Ado Ekiti.
Governor Oyebanji who congratulated the Retired Justice Omoleye said that her contribution to the state judicial system remained indelible.
He expressed optimism that Justice Omoleye would return to the court premises in the coming month to commission the new court building constructed by the state government and named after her. 
He maintained that the honour would serve as a lasting reminder of her contribution to the judiciary and the state.
The Governor said “This is to express appreciation, this is just a token from the government and people of Ekiti State to thank you for your service, for making us proud and for walking this landmark without blemish. My prayer is that the good Lord will continue to protect you and be with you and in the next few months we expect to see you here to commission the new court building that is going to be named after you. congratulations ”.
During a special court session organised to honour the first female chief Judge in Ekiti various speakers described her as an epitome of knowledge.
The representative of President of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Ali Gumel, described Justice Omoleye as a distinguished judicial officer who had contributed immensely to the development of Nigerian judiciary and justice administration.
He commended her professionalism, integrity and commitment to the administration of justice throughout her years on the bench.
The jurist explained that the valedictory session provided an opportunity for judiciary, legal practitioner, family and members of the community to celebrate her years of meritorious service and contribution to the judicial system.
Also in his remarks, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Dayo Apata, (SAN), described Justice Omoleye as an exceptional jurist and an accomplished lawyer, maintaining that Nigerians and Ekiti people owed her a debt of gratitude for her contributions to the administration of justice and the development of legal profession.
Apata said Justice Omoleye’s distinguished career had demonstrated that excellence could be achieved without compromising professional standards, noting that her intellectual development, commitment to service and relentless dedication to the judiciary had distinguished her career on the bench.
In a remark, Dayo Akinlaja who spoke on behalf of other Senior Advocates of Nigeria lauded the contribution of the retired jurist to the growth of the judiciary.
Representatives of the Nigeria Bar Association of the Ikere, Ado and Ikole Branch, wished Justice Omoleye well in her future endeavours.
Justice Omoleye in a response, thanked God for attaining the retirement age of 70 and appreciated God for guiding and sustaining her throughout her judicial career.
She said her journey had never been merely a succession of offices but a series of experience that shaped her understanding of law, service and humanity.
Reflecting on her years in public service, Justice Omoleye who served as Chief Judge of Ekiti State between 2003 and 2006, before her elevation to the Court of Appeal where she spent 20 years, said she was leaving active service with “gratitude and no regret.”
She described public office as a responsibility entrusted to an individual for a period and not a personal property, she stressed that office is always larger that the occupant.
Justice thanked everyone who supported her career, including the former and present governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, and Governor Biodun Oyebanji
Also at the event were, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olayemi Adelami, Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun, (SAN), human right lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, (SAN) and other legal luminaries.
Justice Omoleye, who was the first female Chief Judge of Ekiti State, had a distinguished judicial career spanning several decades. She served at various levels before her elevation to the Court of Appeal, where she is retiring having attained the mandatory retirement age of 70.
