President Tinubu Ball He promised on Thursday that his administration would complete a comprehensive review of the payroll of the country’s judicial officers.
Given the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), headed by its president, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), Tinubu said the battle against corruption requires a thorough review of judicial officers’ salaries and benefits, an issue which is well known. for him, given his historic success in reforming the administration of justice in Lagos State.
“We must address the remuneration review if we really want to fight corruption in the Judiciary. We will analyze the cost and the consequences, ”he said in response to a request from the NBA president.
President Tinubu also recognized the importance of addressing current vacancies within the Supreme Court, stating that these vacancies represent obligations that must be fulfilled based on recommendations made by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
“Most of them are now on vacation and when they return we will see what they have and fill the vacancies. It is the fulfillment of an obligation,” she stated.
The president thanked the NBA for inviting him to declare the association’s 63rd Annual General Conference open this weekend in Abuja.
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He acknowledged his privilege of having numerous lawyers as close associates, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of State Protocol Victor Adeleke and his Principal Private Secretary Damilotun Aderemi.
The NBA president, in his speech, praised Mr. Tinubu for appointing highly distinguished members of the bar association to his cabinet, including Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
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special adviser to the president
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August 25, 2023
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