The Federal Government has approved an upward review of allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, in a move aimed at improving morale and enhancing the overall well-being of workers in the public service. The announcement was made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja, where she outlined the scope of the reforms approved by the Federal Executive Council.
According to her, the review covers workers under key salary structures, including the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), ensuring that the adjustments cut across all levels of service. She disclosed that several allowances have been increased, including duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance, noting that “virtually all allowances listed under the Public Service Rules are being revised.”
Walson-Jack further explained that the reforms include full DTA entitlement for civil servants attending approved training programmes, even when such training takes place within their duty stations, stating: “Even if you are based in Abuja and attend training within Abuja, you are entitled to full DTA.”
In addition, the government introduced a new exit package for retiring civil servants under the contributory pension scheme, which provides “100 percent of a retiree’s total annual emoluments” alongside their pension benefits.
The welfare enhancement also strengthens the Employee Compensation Scheme to support workers who suffer job-related injuries or death, reflecting the administration’s broader commitment to improving conditions in the civil service.
Officials say the initiative is designed not as a salary increase but as a targeted intervention to cushion economic pressures and ensure that public servants are better supported during and after their service years.
