FG raises allowances, boosts welfare for civil servants

In a move set to significantly uplift the financial standing of public servants, the Federal Government of Nigeria has sanctioned a comprehensive overhaul of allowances and welfare packages. Head of the Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, unveiled these reforms, emphasizing the administration's commitment to improving the take-home pay and overall morale of civil servants across various cadres.

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Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA.

The revised structure benefits workers under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS). A notable enhancement is the approval of a 100 percent Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) for civil servants attending training, even within their duty station, a measure designed to ensure fair compensation for professional development activities.

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The scheme provides 100 percent of a retiree’s total annual emoluments as an exit package, in addition to their pension, effective January 1, 2026.

Beyond immediate allowances, the government has introduced a forward-looking exit benefit scheme for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, guaranteeing 100 percent of annual emoluments as an exit package from January 1, 2026. This, coupled with the operationalization of the Employee Compensation Scheme for job-related injuries, signals a holistic approach to civil servant welfare, addressing both current needs and future security.

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No public servant should leave service without adequate financial support.