RMAFC Begins Review of Salaries for Politicians, Judges, Public Officers

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By Odekunle Doyin

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has kick-started a fresh review of the remuneration packages for political, public, and judicial office holders across Nigeria.

Chairman of the commission’s Remuneration and Monetisation Committee, Mr. Mohammed Usman, confirmed the development during a retreat in Kano.

This was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja by Mrs. Maryam Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations at RMAFC.

Mandate Backed by Constitution

Usman explained that the review exercise is part of the commission’s constitutional mandate under the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers it to fix appropriate salaries for public office holders nationwide.

He stressed that the review is not just about adjusting figures, but also about ensuring sustainability and affordability within Nigeria’s economic realities.

Economic Realities to Guide Review

According to him, the commission has already considered stakeholder memoranda, public hearings, ministerial submissions, global pay practices, and key economic indicators to guide the process.

“The review is not only about numbers but also about sustainability and the government’s capacity to implement the package,” Usman said.

Comprehensive Framework Underway

The committee, he added, has been directed to harmonise earlier reports and subsequent addendums into one comprehensive document, which will serve as a clear framework for implementation.

He urged members of the committee to leverage their diverse experience and expertise to produce outcomes that are balanced and beneficial to all Nigerians.

“The retreat is expected to set a sustainable framework for political, public and judicial office holders’ remuneration in line with the mandate of the commission,” he added.