ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA), MR. YAKUBU CHONOKO MAIKYAU, OON SAN, AT THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BILL ON JUDICIAL REMUNERATION ORGANISED BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEGAL MATTERS, HELD AT THE SENATE CONFERENCE HALL 231, SECOND FLOOR, NEW BUILDING ON MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) under the current administration led by Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau,OON,SAN has consistently advocated for the improvement of the remuneration of Judicial officers. The NBA President again had the opportunity to further this advocacy which is already yielding positive results when he had the privilege of delivering the subject address.

In his address he suggested four proposals:

The first proposal was “that the review of judicial remuneration should not be left to the untrammelled discretion of the very arm of government on which they should not be dependent.

“The second proposal relates to the plight of retired judicial officers.” It is to the effect that retired judicial officers are made to benefit from the upward review of judicial remuneration.

The third proposal is to the effect that seniority on the bench is considered by the review of the long service allowance.

The fourth proposal suggests to the Senate to consider substituting the schedule provided in the Bill with the one already provided for in the 2024 Appropriation Act.

The NBA President also made a case for other court officials and stressed on the need to cater for their welfare in a unique way as is being done for judicial officers.

He further advocated for the recognition of Magistrates as judicial officers in view of their very sensitive responsibilities.

Indeed, the address captures the essence of the NBA and her role in ensuring the independence of the judiciary and promotion of the rule of law.

I have herein attached the full address of the NBA President and I encourage you to take some time to read it.

Best regards,

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Ajiboye Charles Olawale 

Assistant National Publicity Secretary