President Bola Tinubu has approved five new benefit packages for civil servants under the federal government, aimed at boosting morale and enhancing take-home pay for both active and retiring workers.
Announcement by Head of Civil Service
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, April 24, 2026. She confirmed that the Federal Executive Council has endorsed the reforms, which will cover employees under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS).
Full List of New Benefits
- Exit Benefit Scheme (EBS)
- Employee Compensation Scheme
- 100% Duty Tour Allowance for Training
- Review and Increase in Peculiar Allowance
- ₦10 Billion Housing Loan Scheme for Public Servants
Walson-Jack noted that the revised peculiar allowances apply to all grade levels, ensuring both junior and senior officers benefit. She added that virtually all allowances under the Public Service Rules have been reviewed, including duty tour allowance (DTA), estacode, and book allowance.
Public Reactions
Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the announcement. Some praised the initiative, while others called for further action on the minimum wage.
User Vicpraise criticized detractors: "Reading comments here. Nigerians didn't want new ideals or great initiatives; they are just contented in their old ways, which have never worked or brought anything meaningful. Is that bewitchment from the old gang, or are the said leaders of tomorrow completely empty?"
Esther of Deeper Life commended the president: "Tinubu is a visionary, but Nigerian X influencer and media personality keep passing negative and chasing clout in the country. No country can progress without citizens' coordination and vision."
Foundational Ijesa Man called for a minimum wage increase: "This is what we want you to do for the poor masses. This will have a direct impact on the low-income earners in the country, but we still want you to go further and increase the minimum wage to 150k. The inflation is really biting harder."
Lawal Adebola advised acceptance: "If them pay make una no collect? In fact, make una give una bank standing order say any money wey enter make he return to the source."
Background on Minimum Wage
The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) had earlier announced that the new minimum wage payment would start from July 2024. Commission chairman Ekpo Nta stated that the date coincided with when President Tinubu signed the new Minimum Wage Bill after its passage by the National Assembly.
