The Federal Government has approved an upward review of peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, a move aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting morale across the public service.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced the decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, April 24.
She explained that the adjustment affects workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring the changes cut across various cadres.
According to her, the revised allowances have been structured to benefit both junior and senior officers across all grade levels.
The review also covers key components such as duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance, with most provisions in the Public Service Rules updated.
Highlighting one of the major changes, Walson-Jack said, “Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA.”
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Beyond salary-related improvements, the government has introduced an exit benefit scheme for civil servants retiring under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
The new policy guarantees 100 per cent of a retiree’s full emoluments as an exit package, in addition to their pension, and is scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026.
Walson-Jack said the initiative is designed to ensure dignity in retirement, stressing that public servants should not leave service without adequate financial support.
The government also confirmed the rollout of the Employee Compensation Scheme, which is intended to provide financial protection for workers who suffer job-related injuries or death.
The reforms come amid growing pressure from labour unions demanding improved welfare for civil servants as rising living costs continue to strain household incomes.
They follow an earlier salary increase approved about two years ago, which raised wages by between 25 per cent and 35 per cent across several consolidated salary structures in the public sector.