President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law, resulting in a 300% salary increase for judicial officers at both federal and state levels. This legislative action comes after the National Assembly approved the bill in June, marking a significant enhancement of the financial remuneration for the judiciary.
Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday. He explained that the new Act prescribes significantly improved salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for judicial officers and workers. The Act amends the Certain Political, Public, and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act, No.6, 2002, specifically removing outdated provisions related to Judicial Office Holders, thereby updating the compensation structure to reflect current economic realities.
Lado hailed the signing of the bill as a landmark achievement that underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of Nigeria’s workforce. He emphasized that this decision reflects the President’s dedication to ensuring that those in essential roles, such as the judiciary, receive fair and adequate compensation. The move is seen as a critical step towards bolstering the independence and efficiency of the judiciary by ensuring that its officers are well-compensated for their important work.
According to him, among the salient features of the Act include, “The prescription of salaries, allowances, and other benefits for Judicial Officers.
“The amendment of Certain Political, Public, and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act, No.6, 2002 (as amended) which provides for the deletion of provisions relating to Judicial Office Holders from the aforementioned Act.”
Lado said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCON has once again affirmed his unwavering commitment to the welfare of the nation’s workforce by assenting to the revised Salaries and Allowances for Judicial Office Holders.
“This landmark decision reflects Mr President’s profound dedication to ensuring that every salary earner in Nigeria, especially those serving in vital and strategic roles, receives the recognition and compensation they deserve.
“By prioritizing the financial well-being of our judicial officers, Mr President is not only reinforcing the integrity of our justice system but also setting a new standard for leadership that truly values the hard work and sacrifices of all Nigerian workers.”
The move is seen as a significant step towards reinforcing the integrity of the justice system and setting a new standard for leadership that values the hard work and sacrifices of Nigerian workers.
