A bill seeking the upward review of judge’s salaries, allowances and fringe benefits for judicial officers nationwide came under public hearing at the Senate on Monday. 

The hearing was conducted by the Senate committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters chaired by Senator Tahir Monguno.

Speaking at a one-day public hearing bordering on the advancement of the welfare of the judiciary and the need to salvage an impoverished judiciary, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, bemoaned the neglect in the remuneration of judicial officers for close to 17 years.

Similarly, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun also appeared before the Senate committee as he talked about his view towards the development.

In the same vein, the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban- Mensem, and other Judicial office holders said salaries and welfare are not the only crucial issues.

Earlier in his opening remarks, chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Legal Matters and Human Rights Tahir Monguno said the proposed bill aims to readjust the compensation framework for judicial officers.

Reports have it that the proposed bill by the executive is part of broader efforts to enhance the welfare of the judiciary, a move seen as crucial for maintaining the judicial system’s independence and efficiency.