In a move aimed at improving the welfare of judicial officers, the Senate has passed a bill granting a massive 300% salary increase for judges at both federal and state levels.
The bill, which was presented by President Bola Tinubu, seeks to prescribe improved salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for judicial officers and workers.
Here’s a breakdown of the new monthly packages:
– Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN): ₦5,385,047.26
– Justices of the Supreme Court: ₦4,213,192.54
– President of the Court of Appeal: ₦4,478,415.78
– Justices of the Court of Appeal: ₦3,726,665.40
– Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and other equivalent positions: ₦3,527,022.61
This move is expected to boost the morale of judicial officers and improve the overall efficiency of the judiciary.