The federal government says it has approved an increase in
allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants to boost morale across the
public service.
At a press briefing on Friday in Abuja, Didi Walson-Jack,
head of the civil service of the federation, said that the review affects
workers under the consolidated public service salary structure (CONPSS) and the
consolidated research and allied institutions salary structure (CONRAISS) to
ensure a broad-based impact across all cadres.
Walson-Jack outlined the key reforms endorsed by the federal
executive council (FEC), adding that the revised peculiar allowances have been
structured to apply across all grade levels and to result in an increase in
earnings for both junior and senior officers.
She noted that the government also approved an upward review
of key allowances, such as duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book
allowance.
Walson-Jack stated that virtually all allowances listed
under the Public Service Rules are being revised.
She explained that the reform approved a 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.
Speaking on the benefit scheme for retiring civil servants
under the contributory pension scheme (CPS), the head of civil service of the
federation said a new exit scheme has been introduced, to provide 100 percent
of a retiree’s total annual emoluments as an exit package, in addition to their
pension, effective January 1, 2026.
Walson-Jack said it is a step toward ensuring dignity in
retirement, adding that no public servant should leave service without adequate
financial support.
She also affirmed the operationalisation of the employee
compensation scheme to provide financial protection for workers who suffer a
job-related accident or death.
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