President Buhari Approves Salary Increment For Judicial Officers
Judicial officers in Nigeria now have more
reasons to put more effort into their work as President Buhari has approved an
upward review of their salary and welfare scheme.
This positive development was disclosed on
Friday, November 18, during the inauguration of the Dr. Nabo Graham Douglas
Campus of the Nigerian Law School in Port Harcourt which was built by the Nyesom Wike administration.
The President was represented on the occasion
by Abubakar Malami, SAN the Attorney General of the Federation. He stated that
the aim of the enhanced welfare scheme for judicial workers is to significantly
strengthen their capacity and independence as this is a pillar of strength and
stability for our democracy.
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He
said;
“Let me use this opportunity also to inform you
that as part of the effort to enhance the welfare of judicial officers, Mr.
President has recently approved an enhanced salary and welfare scheme for
judicial officers and accordingly directed the Chairman Revenue Mobilization
and Fiscal Allocation Commission and the Attorney General of the Federation and
Minister of Justice to promptly commence measures towards the realization and
implementation of these directives.”
The President further promised that his
administration will not slow down in its drive to transform the judiciary. He
further added that this is a strategy for ensuring a progressive fair and
prosperous society where the rule of law will be upheld.
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