by Nigerian News24 Correspondents
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a review of remuneration packages for political, public, and judicial office holders across Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Mrs. Maryam Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations at the commission.
Chairman of the Remuneration and Monetisation Committee, Mr. Mohammed Usman, made the announcement during a retreat organised by the commission in Kano. He said the exercise is critical to strengthening Nigeria’s governance structure and is part of RMAFC’s constitutional mandate.
According to him, the 1999 Constitution (as amended) empowers the commission to determine appropriate pay for political, public, and judicial office holders at all levels. He explained that the review process takes into account economic realities, public hearings, stakeholders’ memoranda, ministerial inputs, and international best practices.
Usman stressed that the review is not solely about figures but also about ensuring sustainability and affordability. He added that the commission has assessed the government’s capacity to implement the new package to ensure fairness and long-term viability.
He further noted that the committee has been tasked with harmonising earlier reports and addendums into a single document that will provide a clear framework for implementation.
Calling on members to bring their expertise to bear, Usman said the retreat is expected to produce a balanced outcome that would serve the interests of all stakeholders while setting a sustainable framework for future remuneration.