FG to pay workers ₦70,000 transport allowance for six months

The Federal Government says it will pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months, beginning from November 2026, to cushion the effects of economic challenges.

This is contained in a resolution reached at the end of a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday in Abuja.

The meeting was convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to address workers’ welfare concerns, following the NLC’s demands for improved conditions of service and economic relief.

The resolution was signed by Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu, Director-General, Budget and Dr. Garba Abdul, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, on behalf of the federal government.

Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, and Mr. Olowoye Gbenga, National Secretary of the Joint National Public Service Negotiation Council (JNPSNC) signed for the labour unions.