Government approves higher allowances for civil servants
The Federal Government has announced an increase in allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, detailed the reforms, which affect workers across all grade levels. The changes include higher peculiar allowances, revised duty tour allowances, and a new exit benefit scheme for retirees. These measures aim to improve morale and financial stability for public sector employees.
What we know
- Didi Walson-Jack said the reforms will impact workers under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure.
- The government approved an upward review of duty tour allowance, estacode, and book allowance.
- Civil servants attending approved training programmes are now entitled to 100 percent Duty Tour Allowance, even if the training is within their base location.
- A new exit benefit scheme for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme will provide 100 percent of a retiree’s total annual emoluments as an exit package, effective January 1, 2026.
- The Employee Compensation Scheme has been operationalised to provide financial protection for workers facing job-related injuries or death.
