Adebayo Adenrele
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration would conclude a thorough review of the remuneration templates of judicial officers in the country.
Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stated while
receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN).
Tinubu stated that the battle against corruption necessitates a comprehensive review of the salaries and allowances of judicial officers, an issue that is well known to him, given his landmark success in reforming justice administration in Lagos State.
“We must deal with the review of remuneration if we truly want to fight corruption in the Judiciary. We will look at the cost as well as the consequences.”
Tinubu equally acknowledged the importance of addressing the current vacancies within the Supreme Court, affirming that these vacancies represent obligations that must be fulfilled based on recommendations put forth by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
“Majority of them are on holiday now and when they return, we will take a look at what they have and we will fill the vacancies. It’s a fulfillment of an obligation,” he said.
At the reception of the delegation include the Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, the State Chief of Protocol, Amb. Victor Adeleke, and his Principal Private Secretary, Prince Damilotun Aderemi.