The federal government says the payment will begin in November 2026 as part of efforts to ease the burden of rising living costs on public service workers.
The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for public service workers across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026, in a move aimed at cushioning the impact of rising living costs.
The approval was announced in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) issued on Tuesday following a conciliation meeting between government representatives and leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja.
The agreement outlines the government’s commitment to providing temporary financial relief to workers grappling with increasing transportation costs and broader economic pressures.
The MoU was signed by Tanimu Yakubu, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation; Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC; Garba Abdul, Permanent Secretary of the Service Welfare Office in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; and Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment.
The six-month arrangement is expected to provide some relief to public servants as the government and organised labour continue to engage on workers’ welfare and the rising cost of living.
Further details on the implementation and payment arrangements were not provided in the information contained in the memorandum.
