The Federal Government has approved an upward review of peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, a move aimed at improving earnings and boosting workforce morale.
Nigeria’s Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced the development during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, noting that the changes will positively impact take-home pay across various cadres.
According to her, the revised allowances apply to workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring broad coverage within the civil service.
She explained that the adjustments have been structured to benefit employees across all grade levels, resulting in improved earnings for both senior and junior officers.
The government has also approved a comprehensive review of key allowances, including duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance. Walson-Jack indicated that nearly all allowances captured in the Public Service Rules have now been updated.
One of the major highlights is the introduction of 100 percent duty tour allowance for civil servants attending approved training programmes, regardless of travel requirements.
She said, “Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA.”
In addition to the allowance review, the government has introduced an exit benefit scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The initiative provides 100 percent of a retiree’s full emoluments as an exit package, separate from their pension, and is set to take effect from 01–January–2026.
Walson-Jack described the reform as part of broader efforts to ensure dignity in retirement, stressing that public servants should leave service with adequate financial security.
The Federal Government also confirmed the implementation of the Employee Compensation Scheme, designed to provide financial protection for workers in cases of job-related injury or death.
The reforms come amid sustained calls from labour unions for improved welfare, as rising living costs continue to place pressure on workers across the country.
The latest measures follow a previous salary adjustment approved about two years ago, which saw increases ranging between 25 percent and 35 percent across several consolidated salary structures, including CONPSS, CONRAISS, CONPOSS, CONPASS, CONICCS, and CONAFSS.
The government says the current review is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the civil service and enhance productivity through improved welfare packages.
