Justice ministry lawyers’ robe allowance rises 233% to N1m
Federal Government increases robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Justice Ministry to N1m, a 233% rise. Learn about the new rates and Read More: https://punchng.com/justice-ministry-lawyers-robe-allowance-rises-233-to-n1m/
The Federal Government has increased the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria from N300,000 to N1m, a 233% rise. The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission disclosed this in a circular dated July 14, 2026, signed by its Acting Secretary, Adighiogu A. Chiadi.
The new rate, to take effect from January 1, 2027, represents a significant increase over the previous allowance and applies to lawyers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria.
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