In a bold move to transform Nigeria’s judiciary, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law.
This pivotal action was announced by the Special Adviser on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, on Tuesday in Abuja.
It represents a major overhaul in the compensation structure for judicial officers.
The new law, which follows the National Assembly’s approval in June, delivers a dramatic 300% salary increase for judicial officers across federal and state levels.
This reform stems from an executive bill submitted by President Tinubu aimed at improving salaries, allowances, and other benefits for the nation’s judicial workforce.
Prioritising Workers’ Welfare
Lado emphasised that this decision highlights President Tinubu commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers, akin to his recent move to approve a new National Minimum Wage Bill of ₦70,000.
The new legislation replaces outdated provisions from the Certain Political, Public, and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act, No.6, 2002, aligning salaries with current realities.
Under the new law, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will earn ₦64 million annually, while the President of the Court of Appeal will receive ₦62.4 million.
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Justices of the Supreme Court will now receive ₦61.4 million each. Additionally, heads of various courts, including the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the President of the National Industrial Court, will receive a uniform salary of ₦7.9 million.
Lado praised President Tinubu for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of Nigeria’s workforce.
He also commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen, and the 10th National Assembly for their role in advancing this significant reform.
As Nigeria moves forward, this landmark decision underscores a renewed focus on justice and fair compensation, ensuring that the judiciary remains a beacon of hope for the common man.
