The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that grants a staggering 300% salary increase for judicial officers in the country.
This move follows the consideration and adoption of an Executive Bill presented by President Bola Tinubu, which sought to enhance the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial officers and workers.
The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Prescribe the Salaries, Allowances, and Fringe Benefits of Judicial Office Holders in Nigeria and for Related Matters,” was forwarded to the nation’s upper legislative chamber by the President.
The new salary structure provides a total monthly package of ₦5,385,047.26 for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justices of the Supreme Court will earn a total package of ₦4,213,192.54, while the President of the Court of Appeal will receive ₦4,478,415.78.
Justices of the Court of Appeal will earn a total monthly package of ₦3,726,665.40. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, President of the National Industrial Court, Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, Grand Khadi of the FCT Sharia Court of Appeal, President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Chief Judge of the State High Court, Grand Khadi of the State Sharia Court of Appeal, and President of the State Customary Court of Appeal will all earn a total monthly package of ₦3,527,022.61.
This significant salary increase aims to enhance the financial well-being of judicial officers and workers, ensuring that they are adequately compensated for their crucial role in upholding the rule of law and dispensing justice in Nigeria.
