- The National Assembly enacted 300% salary increase for judicial officers at both Federal and State level
- Tinubu signed into law the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill
- Senator Basheer Lado, the President's Special Adviser on Senate Matters, praised the President for signing the bill, commended House of Representative members for their pivotal role in passing the bill
Senator Basheer Lado, the President's Special Adviser on Senate Matters, disclosed that the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved and signed into law the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill on Tuesday, August 13, in Abuja.
Lado said, “This extraordinary move underscores Mr President’s absolute prioritization of the welfare of Nigerian workers above all else just like he did when he recently put on hold an ongoing Federal Executive Council meeting to assent to the new National Minimum Wage Bill of N70,000.
“The new Act “prescribes salaries, allowances, etc., for Judicial Officers to reflect the changing realities and consequentially amend the provisions of the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.), Act, No.6, 2002 (as amended) to delete the provisions relating to Judicial Office Holders.
“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.”
“In a demonstration of his visionary leadership and deep compassion for the Nigerian people, His Excellency 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,” he stated .
Lado praised Tinubu for signing the 300% salary increase bill
Lado praised the president's signing of the bill as a significant milestone, highlighting his steadfast commitment to enhancing conditions for Nigeria's workforce.
“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.
Tinubu’s visionary policies uplift millions, Lado remarked
“Under President Tinubu’s administration, the welfare of our workers has become a central pillar of national progress.
“His visionary policies continue to uplift the lives of millions, ensuring that the dignity of labour is upheld and that those who serve our nation are justly rewarded.
“This assent is a clear testament to Mr. President’s tireless efforts to build a more prosperous and equitable Nigeria, where every worker is empowered to contribute to the nation’s greatness.
“As we look to the future with hope and determination, Mr President remains steadfast in his mission to champion initiatives that deliver fair compensation, improved working conditions, and a brighter future for all Nigerians.”
National Assembly enacted 300% increase for judicial officers
In March, the President sent a bill to the House of Representatives, titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to prescribe the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders in Nigeria and for related matters,’ aimed at amending judicial officers'’ salaries.
The National Assembly in June enacted a 300% salary increase for judicial officers serving at both Federal and State levels.
The newly passed bill establishes new annual salaries for top judicial officials: Chief Justice of Nigeria at N64 million, President of the Court of Appeal at N62.4 million, Supreme Court Justices at N61.4 million each, and Chief Judges of the Federal High Court, FCT High Court, and National Industrial Court at N7.9 million each.
Lado appreciated Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen, and the 10th National Assembly for their pivotal role in passing the bill, now signed by the President, and encouraged Judicial Office Holders to intensify their efforts in delivering swift justice.
“The judiciary remains the hope of the common man and it is hoped that Nigerians seeking justice get it irrespective of their status in life,” Lado stated.
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