Tinubu Approves ₦70,000 Transport Support for Workers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a monthly transport support of ₦70,000 for Federal Government civil servants, amounting to ₦420,000 over six months. This decision was made without a request from organized labor or a proposal through collective bargaining.

The initiative aims to provide immediate relief to workers facing rising living costs, enhancing their purchasing power for transport and household needs. The support is uniform across all civil servants, offering greater relief to those on lower salaries.

The transport support is a temporary measure, while a permanent salary increase involves long-term financial commitments. The government plans to address urgent needs while ensuring future obligations can be met.

The next national minimum wage review is scheduled for July 2027, but the Federal Government has agreed to begin negotiations before this date.