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Tinubu Signs Bill Raising Judicial Officers’ Salaries After 20-Year Wait
By Onota Oghenevwede
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill 2024 into law, increasing the salaries of judicial officers across Nigeria.
This move addresses a long-standing issue, as judicial officers had not received a salary hike in nearly two decades.
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He commended President Tinubu for his commitment to reforming the administration of justice and the National Assembly for their swift passage of the bill.
He said; “It will be recalled that judicial officers in Nigeria have been on the same salary for almost two decades.
“President Tinubu has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the sustainable reform of the administration of justice.
“This is an important component of this reform. The review of judicial remuneration is a first and important step towards achieving a judicial system that works in the interest of all Nigerians.
“Going forward, my ministry in partnership with justice sector stakeholders will work to ensure that additional issues relating to the strengthening of the judiciary are identified and resolved.
“My profound appreciation to the 10th National Assembly for their concern for the plight of the judiciary and judicial officers in Nigeria as demonstrated by their speedy passage of the bill”,he added.
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