The Federal Government has approved an increase in peculiar allowances and other welfare benefits for civil servants, in a move aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting workforce morale.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, disclosed the development during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.
She explained that the adjustment covers workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring a wide-reaching impact across various cadres in the civil service.
According to her, the revised allowances have been structured to apply across all grade levels, resulting in improved earnings for both junior and senior officers.
Walson-Jack also announced the review of several key allowances, including Duty Tour Allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance. She noted that nearly all allowances captured in the Public Service Rules have now been updated.
A major highlight of the reform is the approval of 100 percent DTA for civil servants attending officially approved training programmes, regardless of whether travel is required.
“Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA,” she stated.
In addition to the adjustments in allowances, the Federal Government has introduced an exit benefit scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
The scheme, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, provides retirees with 100 percent of their full emoluments as an exit package, in addition to their pension benefits. The Head of Service described the initiative as part of efforts to ensure dignity in retirement, stressing that no public servant should leave service without adequate financial support.
The government also confirmed the operationalisation of the Employee Compensation Scheme, designed to provide financial protection for workers who suffer job-related injuries or death.
These reforms come amid increasing pressure from labour unions for improved welfare, as rising living costs continue to strain workers nationwide. The development follows a previous salary increase of between 25 and 35 percent approved about two years ago for civil servants across multiple consolidated salary structures.
Meanwhile, in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a ₦10,000 monthly transportation support fund for civil servants.
The governor said the initiative, which took effect in March 2026, will run for an initial period of three months. He described it as a response to the increasing cost of transportation and broader economic challenges.
“This support is a direct response to the realities our workers are facing,” Makinde said. “We understand that transportation costs have gone up significantly, and as a government, we must act to ease that burden.”
He added that the measure is intended to reduce financial pressure on workers and ensure uninterrupted service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies in the state.
FG Approves New Allowances, Welfare Boost for Civil Servants; Oyo Introduces ₦10,000 Transport Support
