President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill seeking to increase the salaries and allowances of judges in the country by 300 percent.
The judicial office holders’ salaries and allowances bill,
which was passed by the senate in June,
will allow the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) to earn N64 million annually.
In a statement on Tuesday, Basheer Lado, special adviser to
the president on senate matters, said Tinubu’s signing of the bill marks his
“unwavering commitment” to the welfare of Nigeria’s workforce.
“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,” Lado said.
“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.
“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.
“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 Godswill Akpabio, president of the senate, and
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, for their “patriotic
commitment” to improving the welfare of Nigerians.
“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 added.
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