Reports have surfaced that the Nigerian Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved an increase in several allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants. The announcement was made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a briefing in Abuja. She explained that the reforms are aimed at improving workers’ take-home pay and boosting morale within the public sector, especially at a time when the cost of living remains high.
The adjustment affects employees under key salary structures, including the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS). According to the announcement, both junior and senior civil servants are expected to benefit from the revised allowances, making the changes broadly inclusive across different job levels.
The government also reviewed several allowances such as duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance. One of the most notable updates is the approval of 100 percent DTA for workers attending official training programmes, even when no travel is involved. This means employees attending training sessions within their own city, including Abuja, will still receive full entitlement.
In addition, a new exit benefit scheme has been introduced for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, effective from January 1, 2026. Retiring workers will now receive 100 percent of their full emoluments as a lump sum alongside their pension. The government also confirmed an Employee Compensation Scheme for workers affected by workplace injuries or death. Following the announcement, the development generated widespread reactions online, with users expressing mixed opinions—some praising the move as supportive of workers, while others questioned its implementation and long-term impact on the economy.
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