The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yerima has been in acting capacity as the Chief Judge of the state since Jan. 16, when Justice Muntar Abimbola, her predecessor, retired.
The confirmation of her appointment was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi.
In their contributions, lawmakers representing Ibadan North II constituency and Ibadan North East II constituency, Mr Adebayo Babajide and Mr Olusola Owolabi respectively, described Yerima as “a woman of integrity whose appointment would foster a rapid transformation of the judicial system in the state.
