The Senate has approved a bill seeking improved salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for the Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola; and other judicial office holders in Nigeria by 300 per cent.
The bill scaled third reading
on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
The approval followed the
adoption of a report by the Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human
Rights, and Legal Matters, Mohammed Monguno.
The lawmaker said, “Adequate
remuneration will allow judicial officers to focus on their professional
development without worrying about financial constraint.
“Hence, it will improve their professionalism
and decision making skills, and fair compensation for judicial officers is
crucial for maintaining public trust in judiciary’s impartiality and
integrity.”
He further noted that the
increment under consideration has been captured in the 2024 Appropriation Act.
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