President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, signed the judicial office holders salaries and allowances bill into law.
Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the signing of the bill by the president underscores the president’s absolute prioritisation of the welfare of Nigerian workers above all else.
He said, “Just like he did when he recently put on hold an ongoing Federal Executive Council meeting to assent to the new National Minimum Wage Bill of N70,000.”
Lado added that the new act “prescribes salaries, allowances and other benefits for judicial officers to reflect the changing realities”.
He said the signing of the bill can be described as a landmark achievement and a manifestation of his unwavering commitment to the welfare of Nigeria’s workforce.
His words, “This landmark decision reflects the president’s profound dedication to ensuring that every salary earner, especially those serving in vital and strategic roles, receives the recognition and compensation they deserve.
“In Tinubu’s administration, the welfare of our workers has become a central pillar of national progress.
“His visionary policies continue to uplift the lives of millions, ensuring that the dignity of labour is upheld and that those who serve our nation are justly rewarded,” he said.
Lado commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Abass Tajudeen and all lawmakers for their patriotic commitment to progressively improving the welfare of citizens.
He urged judicial officeholders in the country to redouble their efforts in ensuring that justice was served and speedily.
