President Tinubu signs bill into law to increase judicial officers’ salaries by 300%

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law, granting a 300% salary increase for judicial officers at federal and state levels.

This move follows the National Assembly’s approval of the bill in June.

According to Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters in a statement on Tuesday, the new Act prescribes 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, deleting provisions related to Judicial Office Holders.

Lado described the signing as a landmark achievement, showcasing the President’s commitment to the welfare of Nigeria’s workforce. He stated that the decision reflects Tinubu’s dedication to ensuring fair compensation for salary earners, particularly those in vital roles.

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.

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“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.

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