President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill that enacts a 300% increase in the salaries and allowances of judicial officials.
This was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters.
The new Act prescribes revised salaries and allowances for judicial officers to reflect current economic realities.
It also amends Certain Political, Public, and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act, No.6, 2002, removing the provisions relating to judicial office holders.
According to Lado, this development signifies President Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers above all else.
He stated, “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.”
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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 said.
He further emphasized, “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.”
Lado added that by prioritizing the financial well-being of judicial officers, President Tinubu is reinforcing the integrity of the justice system while setting a new standard for leadership. “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 labor is upheld and that those who serve our nation are justly rewarded.
“The President is making tireless efforts to build a more prosperous and equitable Nigeria, where every worker is empowered to contribute to the nation’s greatness.”
The Senate had approved the bill in June after it passed its third reading, a move that Lado said reflects their patriotic commitment to progressively improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Lado further emphasized the role of the judiciary, saying, “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 also expressed gratitude to the National Assembly for prioritizing the welfare of Nigerians by passing and transmitting the executive Bill.
