President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law, approving a 300% salary increase for judicial officers across Nigeria. This landmark decision was disclosed by Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday.
The bill, originally sent to the National Assembly in March by President Tinubu, aimed to amend the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders at both federal and state levels. The National Assembly approved the bill in June, and with the President’s assent, the new law now prescribes updated salaries and benefits for judicial officers, reflecting current economic realities.
Senator Lado hailed the President’s decision as a significant achievement, emphasizing Tinubu’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian workers. He highlighted that this move comes shortly after the President approved a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000, further demonstrating his focus on enhancing the livelihoods of the nation’s workforce.
The new law also amends the Certain Political, Public, and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act, No.6, 2002, specifically deleting the provisions related to judicial office holders from the earlier act.
Lado praised the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and the 10th National Assembly for their roles in passing the bill. He urged judicial officers to continue their efforts in delivering swift and fair justice, reinforcing the judiciary’s role as the hope of the common man.
This decision is seen as a testament to President Tinubu’s dedication to ensuring fair compensation and improved working conditions for all Nigerian workers, particularly those in vital and strategic roles.
