President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill, awarding a 300 percent pay rise for them both at federal and state levels.
The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Sen. Basheer Lado, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.
Persecondnews recalls that the National Assembly had in June 2024 approved a bill that grants a 300 per cent salary increase for judicial officers at the federal and state levels.
This comes after the National Assembly considered and adopted an executive bill sent by the President, aiming to enhance salaries, allowances, and benefits for judicial officers and staff.
The executive bill 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”.
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.”
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 hailed the President’s signing of the bill as a groundbreaking feat, demonstrating his steadfast dedication to improving the lives of Nigeria’s workers.
He said: “In a demonstration of his visionary leadership and deep compassion for the Nigerian people, Tinubu 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.”
He added: “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 lauded Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Abass Tajudeen for their selfless dedication towards enhancing the lives of Nigerians.
He also commended the 10th National Assembly members for putting the nation’s interests first by swiftly passing and transmitting the executive bill, which the President has now signed.
Lado called on Judicial Office Holders across the country to intensify their efforts in delivering timely justice, in response to the President’s gesture aimed at boosting their welfare and well-being.
“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.”
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