The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said judges and other judicial officers across the country will soon get good pay and welfare packages.
Malami stated this Monday during the commissioning of the remodeled Sokoto State High Court of Justice complex, an occasion that was graced by relevant stakeholders.
Coming at a time when the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) are till observing an indefinite strike over issues bordering on financial autonomy of the judiciary sector, among other demands, the AGF observed that when workers in the judiciary are well paid and taken care of, compromising the administration of justice will be greatly minimised.
He added that this was why the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is working tirelessly to ensure that judiciary workers get what they deserve in terms of remuneration.
He said, “Regarding the welfare package of our noble judicial officers, I must make reference to the presidential mandate given in that regard, and I am glad to inform that several meetings have been held, as a result of which the committee on the Review of Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service was constituted to ensure that welfare of our judicial officers reflect current realities of our time.
“I am to assure this noble gathering that the efforts of the committee will soon materialise for the good of our dear judicial officers and our country.”