The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive welfare package for civil servants, approving significant increases in peculiar allowances and other benefits aimed at improving workers’ earnings and enhancing morale across the public sector.
The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, , during a press briefing where she highlighted several landmark reforms recently approved by the Federal Executive Council.
Walson-Jack explained that the revised allowance structure will benefit employees under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring that workers across various cadres and sectors are covered.
According to her, the updated peculiar allowances have been adjusted across all grade levels, guaranteeing improved earnings for both junior and senior officers in the federal civil service.
The government also approved an upward review of several critical allowances, including Duty Tour Allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance. She noted that nearly all allowances captured under the Public Service Rules have now been updated to align with current economic realities.
One of the standout features of the new package is the approval of full Duty Tour Allowance for civil servants attending officially approved training programmes, even when such training takes place within their duty station.
“Any civil servant attending an approved training programme is entitled to 100 per cent DTA, regardless of whether travel is involved,” Walson-Jack stated.
In another major development, the Federal Government has introduced a special exit package for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme. Effective January 1, 2026, retirees will receive a lump sum equivalent to their total annual emoluments, in addition to their regular pension benefits.
She described the initiative as part of efforts to guarantee financial security and dignity for workers transitioning into retirement.
The government further announced the full implementation of the Employee Compensation Scheme, which will provide financial support to civil servants who suffer work-related injuries, disabilities, or death while in service.
The latest reforms come at a time when labour unions have intensified calls for improved worker welfare amid rising inflation and the increasing cost of living. Observers believe the measures will not only strengthen the financial well-being of public servants but also drive greater efficiency and productivity across the civil service.
