BREAKING: CJN set to recieve N5.39m monthly package

The House of Representatives has endorsed a bill proposing an increase in the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders across the nation. The bill, submitted to the Green Chamber on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu, outlines a revised compensation structure, with the Chief Justice of Nigeria set to receive a total monthly package of N5.39 million.

Under the proposed legislation, other justices of the Supreme Court will be entitled to a total package of N4.21 million monthly, while the President of the Court of Appeal is slated to receive N4.48 million per month.

Additionally, justices of the Court of Appeal are expected to receive N3.73 million monthly. Similarly, various other judicial office holders, including the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, President of the National Industrial Court, and others, will receive a total monthly package of N3.53 million.

The comprehensive monthly package encompasses basic salaries and various regular allowances, covering areas such as car fueling and maintenance, personal assistance, hardship, entertainment, utilities, security, outfit, journal subscription, medical expenses, service allowances, restricted or forced lifestyle, dual responsibility, and legal researchers.

Moreover, the House has also approved additional job-related allowances not included in the total monthly package. These allowances encompass leave allowances, estacode per night of $2,000 where applicable, duty tour allowances where applicable, and a severance gratuity of N80.78 million upon completion of tenure.

Furthermore, there is provision for a motor vehicle loan, with repayment scheduled before the expiration of the officer’s tenure.

Further details on the bill are anticipated to be released soon.