Iyabo Subulade Yerima

Iyabo Subulade Yerima (née Akinloye) is a Nigerian jurist who currently serves as the Chief Judge of Oyo State.

Early life and education Iyabo Subulade Yerima was born on 8 September 1958 in Oje-Itutaba, Ibadan North East Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Career

Justice Yerima's law career started at the Faculty of Law, University of Ife, where she completed her mandatory National Youth Service Corps from 1985 to 1986. She began her legal career in Kaduna State, completing training at Baba Amartey & Co. She then established her private practice, Yerima & Co. (Barristers & Solicitors), in Zaria, Kaduna State. Her appointment was confirmed by the Oyo State House of Assembly, and she was sworn in as Chief Judge on 25 April 2023 by Governor Seyi Makinde.