The Federal Government has approved an increase in peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants in a move aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting workforce morale.
The Head of the Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, stating that the adjustments will affect workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS).
According to her, the revised allowances are structured to impact all grade levels, ensuring improved earnings for both senior and junior officers across the civil service.
She also confirmed that several key allowances have been reviewed, including Duty Tour Allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance, noting that nearly all allowances under the Public Service Rules have been updated.
One of the major highlights is the approval of 100 percent DTA for civil servants attending approved training programmes, regardless of whether travel is involved.
“Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA,” she said.
In addition, the government has introduced a new exit benefit scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The scheme provides 100 percent of a retiree’s full emoluments as an exit package, in addition to their pension, and took 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 announced the operationalisation of the Employee Compensation Scheme, aimed at providing financial protection for workers in cases of job-related injury or death.
The reforms come amid growing pressure from labour unions for improved welfare, as rising living costs continue to strain workers across the country.
They also build on earlier salary adjustments approved by the Federal Government, which saw increases of between 25 and 35 percent across multiple consolidated salary structures, including CONPSS, CONRAISS, CONPOSS, CONPASS, CONICCS, and CONAFSS.
