The Federal Government has approved an upward review of several allowances for officers in public service, including Duty Tour Allowance, transport allowances, uniform allowances, and overtime allowances.
This decision was made during the 46th meeting of the National Council on Establishment, chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack.
The NCE, recognised as the highest policy-making body for public service matters, comprises the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Heads of Service from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
A report obtained by our correspondent revealed that the council meeting was preceded by a two-day technical session. The session was chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Service Policies and Strategies Office and attended by permanent secretaries and directors of establishments from all 36 states and the FCT. The Director of Organisation Design and Development served as secretary for the session.
During the council meeting, 32 memoranda were deliberated upon, resulting in six approvals, eight being stepped down, six rejections, seven referrals to the Standing Committee, one noted, and three marked for re-presentation.
Among the key decisions approved was the upward review of various allowances paid to public service officers.
The report stated, “An upward review of rates of allowances paid to officers in the Public Service and a comprehensive review of the Schemes of Service to reflect the Council’s approvals.”
