The Federal Government has announced salary increases ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures, effective from January 1st, 2024.
This decision applies to employees on six consolidated salary structures, including the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), and others.
The announcement follows previous increases implemented in the Tertiary Education and Health Sectors, encompassing structures like the Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS), Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure (CONPCASS), and others. These sectors had already received salary increments through structures such as the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Sector Salary Structure (CONHESS).
Emmanuel Njoku, Head of Press at the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), confirmed the decision in a statement. He emphasised its implementation from the beginning of the year.
According to Njoku, “The increases take effect from 1st January 2024.”
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In addition to salary adjustments, the Federal Government has also “approved pension increases for pensioners on the Defined Benefits Scheme. Pensioners under the six consolidated salary structures will benefit from a rise of between 20% and 28%, commencing from January 1st, 2024”.
This move marks a significant effort in addressing “the welfare concerns of civil servants and pensioners, aiming to enhance their financial well-being amidst prevailing economic challenges. It signifies the government’s commitment to improving the standard of living for public sector workers and retirees.”
The salary and pension increases come as a welcome relief to civil servants and pensioners alike, providing them with greater financial security and stability. This decision reflects the government’s recognition of the invaluable contributions made by its workforce and retirees to the nation’s development.
With the salary and pension increases set to take effect, stakeholders anticipate “improved living standards for civil servants and retirees, thereby fostering greater satisfaction and commitment to service delivery.”
The Federal Government’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its workforce stresses its dedication to building a thriving and sustainable public service sector.
However, considering the high rate of inflation in the country, the 25% to 35% increase in the salaries of civil servants and 20% to 28% increase in pension for pensioners would not be sufficient to cater for their needs and wellbeing.