Federal Government has finally approved N70,000 transport allowance for all federal workers across Nigeria.
The approval was reached at a meeting between Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja.
According to Vanguard News report, the transport intervention of N70,000 will be paid across all levels for 6 months, starting from November 2026.
WHAT WAS AGREED
The meeting was convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi.
The resolutions signed by DG Budget Tanimu Yakubu and NLC President Joe Ajaero include:
1. N70,000 Transport Allowance for 6 months from November 2026 to April 2027.
2. Peculiar Allowance from May 1, 2026, arrears to be paid in 3 installments from November.
3. 19 Months Health Workers Arrears to be paid within 3 months from December 2026.
4. Minimum Wage Committee to be constituted immediately.
WILL STATE WORKERS BENEFIT?
No, for now it is only for federal workers on IPPIS payroll. About 1.1 million federal workers will benefit.
TUC has rejected the deal, demanding salary increase instead.
WHEN WILL PAYMENT START?
Payment starts November 2026 along with November salary. Make sure your IPPIS details are updated.
What do you think about this allowance? Is it enough?
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