Tinubu’s govt approves allowance increase for civil servants, expands welfare benefits
The Federal Government under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an increase in allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants to boost morale across the public service.
The announcement was made on Friday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja, where she outlined key reforms endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), newspeakonline.com reported.
According to Walson-Jack, the review affects workers under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring a broad-based impact across all cadres.
She said the revised peculiar allowances have been structured to reflect across all grade levels, resulting in a meaningful increase in earnings for both junior and senior officers.
Walson-Jack stressed that the government also approved an upward review of key allowances, such as duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance.
She stated that virtually all allowances listed under the Public Service Rules are being revised.
She explained that the reform approved a 100 per cent 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 per cent 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.
