The House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary has asked the Ministers of Finance, Budget and National Planning and the Secretary, National Judicial Council to talk about the low pay of judicial officers all over the country.
Also asked to attend the meeting set for Monday, March 25, 2024, are the National President, Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, the Chairman, Nation’s Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice as well as the President, Nigeria Bar Association.
This was in an invitation letter titled “Case for upward review of judicial remuneration,” signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Oluwole Oke, dated March 18, 2024.
The letter said, “The committee has received a submission from the NBA calling for a review of judicial remuneration and conditions of service.
“Because of this submission, the committee wants to invite you to a more in-depth discussion with other stakeholders to review the submission and inform the committee about the current situation and plans to address the unrealistic salary structure of the judiciary and your stance on the matter.
“Please be assured of the committee’s consideration and respect.”
In a short interview with The PUNCH, Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State said, “We have invited them over the stagnation and poor remuneration of judges and judicial officials since 2008.
“No promotion, no progression, and this is very abnormal. It’s unacceptable.”
In 2023, the Nigerian Bar Association met with the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, noting that there was a need for the government to, without further delay, review the take-home pay of judicial officers. The association said the meeting was in furtherance of the association’s commitment to an improved welfare package for judicial officers. The House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary has asked the Ministers of Finance, Budget and National Planning and the Secretary, National Judicial Council to talk about the low pay of judicial officers all over the country. Also asked to attend the meeting set for Monday, March 25, 2024, are the National President, Judicial Staff Union […]
The association said the meeting was in furtherance of the association’s commitment to an improved welfare package for judicial officers.
