The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has confirmed that the federal government has initiated the payment of a 300% salary increase for judicial officers across Nigeria. Fagbemi made this announcement during the 12th Convocation ceremony of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) on Monday in Ekiti State.
The Minister highlighted that the salary review is one of the key interventions under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He stated, “I am pleased to report that a major intervention of the Tinubu administration in the judiciary is the recent 300% upward review of the remuneration of judicial officers in Nigeria across the board. I can confirm that the implementation of this has begun in earnest.”
Fagbemi also outlined the federal government’s plan to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Nigeria’s laws to address the country’s evolving needs. This review aims to modernize and adapt the legal framework to better suit contemporary social, economic, and political challenges.
He explained, “We have assembled a team of legal experts to achieve this within a very limited timeframe. This law review intervention will cut across all aspects of our social, economic, and political life.”
The Minister’s statements underscore the government’s commitment to supporting the judiciary and reforming the legal landscape, with the salary increase serving as a step toward enhancing the welfare of judicial officers and ensuring a more effective justice system.
I think this salary increase is long overdue! Judicial officers work hard and deserve to be fairly compensated. About time!
I think its a good move to ensure fair pay for judicial officers, but will this lead to better performance or just higher costs for taxpayers?
I think its outrageous to give such a massive salary increase to judicial officers when there are so many other pressing needs in our society.
Judges deserve fair compensation for their crucial role in upholding justice. Priorities matter.
This is a step in the right direction, but what about the hardworking teachers and healthcare workers who also deserve a significant pay raise?
Teachers and healthcare workers absolutely deserve a pay raise. Its time to prioritize them too.
I think its unfair for judicial officers to get such a huge salary increase when other public servants are struggling.
Judicial officers deserve fair compensation for their crucial role in upholding justice.
This salary increase is outrageous! Why dont they focus on improving the justice system instead of just throwing money at the problem?
I think judicial officers deserve fair compensation, but a 300% increase seems excessive. Wheres the balance in this decision?
Judicial officers play a crucial role in upholding justice. A fair compensation is necessary for their work.
I think judicial officers deserve fair compensation, but a 300% increase seems excessive. What about other public servants?
Judicial officers play a critical role and deserve adequate compensation. Other public servants can address their own issues.
I think judicial officers deserve fair compensation, but a 300% increase seems excessive. What about other public servants? Lets discuss.
This is outrageous! Why should judicial officers get such a massive salary increase when other public servants are struggling to make ends meet?