President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders’ Salaries and Allowances Bill into law. The bill, which the National Assembly passed in June, seeks to prescribe improved salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for judicial officers in Nigeria, reflecting the changing economic realities and the importance of their roles.
The executive bill forwarded by the President was titled “A Bill for an Act to Prescribe the Salaries, Allowances and Fringe Benefits of Judicial Office Holders in Nigeria and for Related Matters”.
The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.
He 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,” he said. The aide said 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.”
He further stated “The prescription of salaries, allowances, and other benefits for Judicial Officers,” He emphasized that the new law is a reflection of the administration’s dedication to ensuring that every salary earner in Nigeria, particularly those in vital and strategic roles like the judiciary, receives the recognition and compensation they deserve.
Lado also said “the amendment of the 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,” Lado continued. “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”.
He noted that this decision not only reinforces the integrity of Nigeria’s justice system but also sets a new standard for leadership that values the hard work and sacrifices of all Nigerian workers.
“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,” Lado said. He continued “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.”
Lado further commended the leadership of the National Assembly, particularly Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen, for “prioritizing the welfare of Nigerians by passing and transmitting the executive Bill”. He also urged judicial officers to continue delivering justice with renewed vigor, noting that the President’s actions were aimed at enhancing their overall welfare and well-being.
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“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,” he said. In June, the National Assembly approved a bill that grants a 300 percent salary increase for judicial officers at the federal and state levels.
This decision followed the careful consideration and subsequent adoption of an executive bill sent by the President, which aimed to significantly enhance the salaries, allowances, and additional benefits for judicial officers and workers across the country.
