Federal Government has approved an upward review of allowances for civil servants, in a move designed to enhance workers’ earnings and strengthen morale within the public sector.
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced the decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.
She explained that the adjustment covers employees under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring that workers across various cadres benefit from the review.
According to her, the revised package affects all grade levels, with both junior and senior officers expected to see improvements in their overall take-home pay.
Among the key changes are increases in duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance, as part of a broader review of allowances captured in the Public Service Rules.
A notable aspect of the reform is the approval of 100 percent duty tour allowance for civil servants attending officially sanctioned training programmes. This applies even when such training takes place within the officer’s duty station, marking a shift from previous provisions.
In addition to the allowance adjustments, the government has introduced a new exit benefit scheme for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The policy, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, guarantees retirees 100 percent of their final emoluments as an exit package, alongside their regular pension payments.
The Federal Government also reaffirmed the rollout of the Employee Compensation Scheme, aimed at providing financial support to workers affected by work-related injuries or fatalities.
The reforms come at a time when labour unions have intensified calls for improved welfare packages, citing the impact of rising living costs on workers’ livelihoods. They also build on an earlier salary review approved about two years ago, which saw increases ranging from 25 to 35 percent across several salary structures.