EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has made a significant move just eleven days into his tenure as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, by signing a fresh amendment to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
This development comes as President Tinubu exercised the powers vested in him under the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
The amendment bill, known as the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.37), 2023,” was presented by the outgoing 9th National Assembly and has now been enacted into law.
The most notable aspect of this constitutional amendment is the provision to bring uniformity to the retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers.
This move aims to ensure fairness and consistency within the judiciary, addressing any disparities that may have existed previously. By signing this amendment into law, President Tinubu has demonstrated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary, upholding the rule of law, and empowering judicial officers to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
This development is expected to have a positive impact on the judicial system, as it sets a standardized retirement age and pension rights for all judicial officers across the country.
The uniformity in retirement age will promote transparency and eliminate any potential biases that could arise from varying retirement ages in different jurisdictions.
President Tinubu’s dedication to the judiciary and the rule of law is reflected in his prompt action to sign this constitutional amendment. It underscores his administration’s intention to prioritize the judiciary’s independence and efficiency, recognizing its vital role in the country’s governance and the dispensation of justice.
The signing of this bill into law marks one of President Tinubu’s early actions as Nigeria’s new President, and it signals his administration’s commitment to enacting meaningful reforms.
As the nation looks ahead to the next chapter under President Tinubu’s leadership, his action in assenting to this constitutional amendment sets a promising precedent for future endeavours aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and ensuring justice for all.
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