The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch, has condemned the Oyo State Government for non-payment of three years’ rent allowances and the 2026 leave/vacation allowances to judges.
The Oyo State Chief Judge, Iyabo Yerima, had sent a letter to Governor Seyi Makinde requesting the payment of the unpaid rent allowances for years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The letter, a copy of which was seen by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), was with reference number OYSJ/ISY/RA/018 and dated 5 June 2026.
The letter is titled ‘Third reminder Re: Payment of Rent Allowances to Oyo State Judges for Year 2024, 2025, 2026 and Subsequent Months Provision,’ the
According to the letter, the Chief Judge is entitled to monthly rent allowance of N665,143 while other judges are entitled to N601,580 each.
