FG Increases Civil Servants' Allowances for Welfare Boost

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a significant increase in allowances aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants. Didi Walson Jack disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.

The reforms, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council, include a comprehensive review of the public service salary structure to ensure a broad-based impact across various grades. Key changes involve a 100% increase in duty tour allowances for civil servants attending approved training programs, regardless of travel requirements, including those based in Abuja.

Additionally, a new exit benefit scheme will be introduced for retiring civil servants who are contributors to the pension scheme, providing them with a total annual emolument exit package effective from January 1, 2026. This initiative aims to ensure that no public servant leaves service without adequate financial support.

The government also confirmed the operationalization of an employee compensation scheme designed to provide financial protection for workers suffering job-related injuries or death.