In a move aimed at boosting the welfare of civil servants, the Federal Government (FG) on Tuesday approved a significant salary increase of 25% and 35% for workers across various consolidated salary structures.
According to a statement signed by the Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, Emmanuel Njoku, the salary augmentation takes effect from January 1, 2024.
Also approved for augmentation is the pension of retirees enrolled in the Defined Benefits Scheme within the aforementioned consolidated salary structures from 20% to 28% effective from
the same date.
The increase applies to six consolidated salary structures, including the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure, Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure, Consolidated Police Salary Structure, Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure, Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure, and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure.
This development is expected to bring joy to thousands of civil servants who have been seeking improved remuneration for their services to the nation. The government’s move is seen as a positive step towards motivating public sector workers and enhancing their standard of living.
