The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a comprehensive upward review of peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, in a bid to enhance take-home pay and boost morale across the public service.

The development was announced on Friday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja, where she detailed key reforms ratified by the Federal Executive Council.

According to Walson-Jack, the adjustments cover employees under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring wide-ranging impact across cadres in the public sector.

She explained that the revised peculiar allowances have been recalibrated across all grade levels, delivering notable increases in earnings for both junior and senior officers.

In addition, the government has approved upward reviews of key allowances, including duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance, with nearly all provisions under the Public Service Rules now updated.

A major highlight of the reform is the approval of 100 percent Duty Tour Allowance for civil servants attending approved training programmes, regardless of travel requirements.

“Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA,” she stated.
Beyond remuneration, the government also introduced a new exit benefit scheme for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, providing 100 percent of a retiree’s total annual emoluments as an exit package, in addition to pension entitlements, effective January 1, 2026.

Walson-Jack described the initiative as a measure to guarantee dignity in retirement, emphasizing that public servants should exit service with adequate financial security.

The government further confirmed the rollout of the Employee Compensation Scheme, aimed at offering financial protection to workers in cases of job-related injury or death.

The reforms come amid sustained calls by labour unions for improved welfare, as rising living costs continue to strain workers, with analysts projecting that the measures could strengthen financial stability and productivity within the public sector.