New Salary Structure Proposed for Judicial Officers: CJN Set to Earn N5.4 Million Monthly

The House of Representatives has approved a bill outlining a revamped salary and allowances framework for judicial officers across the nation. President Bola Tinubu spearheaded this initiative, presenting the executive bill to the House, urging its swift passage.

The proposed legislation aims to address the prolonged stagnation in the compensation of judicial officers, as emphasized in the president’s letter accompanying the bill. President Tinubu highlighted the necessity to align their remuneration with contemporary socio-economic realities.

Yesterday, following thorough deliberations, the lower legislative chamber passed the bill after its third reading, marking a crucial step toward reforming the compensation structure for judicial officers.

According to the breakdown outlined in the bill, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) stands to receive a substantial monthly salary of N5.4 million, translating to an annual sum of N64.8 million. This remuneration package includes a basic monthly salary of N1.1 million alongside various allowances.

The comprehensive breakdown encompasses a range of allowances, including a personal assistant allowance of N3.6 million, hardship allowance of N6.7 million, entertainment allowance of N6 million, utility allowance of N4 million, outfit allowance of N3.3 million, journal subscription allowance of N2 million, medical allowance of N5.3 million, long service allowance of N1.3 million, restricted or forced lifestyle allowance of N6.7 million, dual responsibility allowance of N2.9 million, and legal researchers’ allowance of N6.9 million.

Additionally, the bill proposes an annual sum of N61.4 million for justices of the Supreme Court, underlining the comprehensive nature of the proposed restructuring of judicial officers’ compensation.