The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the peculiar allowances, welfare benefits and exit packages for civil servants in Nigeria.
Metrotimesnigeria reports that this was confirmed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.
Walson-Jack said the increment affects workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS).
According to her, the allowances have been structured to reflect across all grade levels, leading to better earnings for senior and junior officers.
The head of service said almost all allowances in the Public Service Rules have been revised.
According to her, one key reform is the approval of 100 percent Duty Tour Allowance (DTA), which is for civil servants attending approved training programmes irrespective of whether travel is involved or not.
She said, “Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA.”
Exit Package
Apart from salary-related adjustments, Walson-Jack disclosed that the federal government has also introduced an exit benefit scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
The scheme, which provides 100 per cent of a retiree’s full emoluments as an exit package, in addition to their pension, takes effect from January 1, 2026.
She explained that the move is part of efforts to enhance dignity in retirement. She maintained that no public servant should leave service without adequate financial support.
The Federal Government equally confirmed the operationalisation of the Employee Compensation Scheme, aimed at financially protecting workers who suffer job-related injuries or death.
The move is expected to increase the take-home pay of civil servants and boost the morale of the government’s workforce.
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