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Nigeria Reveals Annual Basic Salaries of Political and Judicial Office Holders
Nigeria has released the annual basic salaries of political and judicial office holders, showing President Tinubu earns N3.51m while local government chairmen earn N908,312
The annual basic salaries of Nigeria’s political, public, and judicial office holders have been published, highlighting disparities among various positions.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu leads the list with a yearly salary of N3.51 million, while Vice President Kasim Shettima earns N3.03 million annually. The Chief Justice of Nigeria follows closely with N3.36 million per year.
Other top positions include:
1. Justice of the Supreme Court / President, Court of Appeal: N2.48m
2. Senate President: N2.48m
3. State Governor: N2.22m
4. Deputy State Governor: N2.11m
5. Senator: N2.03m
6. Minister / SGF / Head of Service / Chairmen of constitutional bodies: N2.03m
7. Minister of State / Member of constitutional bodies: N1.96m
8. Special Adviser: N1.94m
9. Director-General / Auditor-General / Permanent Secretary / Accountant-General / Executive Secretary / Chief executives of parastatals, agencies, and government companies / INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner: N1.93m
10. Speaker, State House of Assembly: N1.64m
11. Local Government Chairman: N908,312
The figures, confirmed by TheCable, are based on the Remuneration (Amendment) Act, 2008.
Nigerians have reacted to the release, questioning the low basic salaries compared to the allowances and benefits attached to these positions.
Many noted that while the salaries appear modest, other financial incentives significantly increase overall compensation.
Earlier, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) announced a review of political office holders’ pay, describing current rates as outdated and disproportionately low compared to responsibilities.
RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu stated that salaries have remained largely unchanged since 2007, dismissing claims of “jumbo pay.”
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The disclosure has reignited debates about fiscal fairness, governance costs, and transparency in Nigeria.
In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the economic burdens of retired public servants, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially approved increased monthly pension payments for all former workers from both state and local government offices. The approval follows an extensive financial review of retirees’ living conditions, with particular attention to those in lower-income brackets who have been disproportionately affected by the prevailing cost-of-living crisis.
The decision was precipitated by the findings and recommendations of a special committee empaneled to evaluate the welfare situation of pensioners across the state. The committee’s report highlighted acute financial distress among aging retirees and called for immediate remedial action. In response, the state government has authorized a substantive upward adjustment in monthly pension stipends.
This increment aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Minimum Wage Act of 2024, which explicitly recommended an additional monthly sum of at least N32,000 for pensioners. Governor Lawal has opted for full implementation of this advisory for all retired state and local government employees a policy intervention expected to benefit thousands of households across Zamfara. The state government has subsequently issued binding directives to all relevant agencies to ensure the expeditious and seamless disbursement of the enhanced payments without procedural delays.
Speaking on the development, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, characterized the policy as a tangible demonstration of Governor Lawal’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for both active and former government workers. According to the Commissioner, the administration operates on the principle that dignified retirement includes access to basic necessities and financial comfort. Beneficiaries across all local government areas have been assured of prompt payment once implementation commences.
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