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 announced a significant increase of 233% in the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, raising it from N300,000 to N1m per annum. This adjustment, approved by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, will take effect from January 1, 2027, with the new allowance funded from the overhead cost of the ministries, departments, and agencies involved.
The commission also approved a N600,000 annual allowance for lawyers employed as legal officers in other ministries, departments, and agencies performing strictly legal functions, marking a 100% increase from the previous N300,000 rate.
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