Federal Government and NLC Agree on Worker Benefits

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached a new agreement comprising eight resolutions aimed at improving workers' welfare. Key provisions include a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for six months, starting in November 2026, and the payment of outstanding peculiar allowance arrears in three equal monthly installments beginning in November 2026.

Additionally, the government will settle 19 months of outstanding allowances owed to health workers within three months, starting in December 2026. A negotiating committee will be constituted to renegotiate the minimum wage, although there is still disagreement on the effective date for its implementation.

The verification process for hazard allowances owed to agricultural officers is expected to be completed within two weeks, and the parties will update the cost implications of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) within three weeks. The NLC National Executive Council has referred tax relief for further consideration.

Both parties will reconvene in one month to review the implementation of these agreements.