President Bola Tinubu pledged on Thursday to lead a comprehensive assessment of the compensation structures for judicial officers in the country, with the aim of advancing the fight against corruption.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a meeting with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) leadership, headed by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), President Tinubu conveyed his commitment to revisiting the salaries and allowances of judicial officers.
This issue, he noted, is familiar to him due to his significant accomplishments in reforming justice administration during his tenure in Lagos State….CONTINUE READING
He emphasized the significance of addressing remuneration reviews to effectively combat corruption within the judiciary. Responding to a request from the NBA president, President Tinubu stated, “If we truly want to fight corruption in the Judiciary, we must address the review of remuneration. We will carefully consider both the costs and the outcomes.”
Acknowledging the importance of filling vacancies within the Supreme Court, the President emphasized that these vacancies represent responsibilities that must be fulfilled according to recommendations from the National Judicial Council (NJC).
President Tinubu also expressed gratitude to the NBA for inviting him to inaugurate the association’s 63rd Annual General Conference in Abuja over the weekend.
He highlighted the privilege of having several lawyers as close aides, including Chief of Staff Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, State Chief of Protocol Amb. Victor Adeleke, and Principal Private Secretary Prince Damilotun Aderemi.
The NBA President commended President Tinubu for appointing distinguished members of the legal profession to his cabinet, including Lateef Fagbemi, who serves as the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
