The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has formally called for a N154,000 minimum wage and a 120 per cent increase in salaries and allowances for federal public servants in Nigeria. The demand, aimed at addressing the economic hardships faced by workers, was outlined in a letter dated March 12, 2026, to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
The council, led by National Chairman Benjamin Anthony and National Secretary Olowoyo Gbenga, cited rising inflation, increased fuel costs, and escalating prices of food, housing, healthcare, and education as factors eroding workers’ purchasing power. The union stressed that many civil servants struggle to meet basic financial obligations, affecting morale and productivity.
The proposed salary adjustment would see the minimum wage for Grade Level 01 Step 1 officers rise to N154,000 per month. The JNPSNC also recommended harmonising wages across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), implementing periodic cost-of-living adjustments, and providing welfare incentives such as subsidised transport and affordable housing.
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While demanding immediate negotiations with the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, the council commended President Bola Tinubu for approving 100 per cent gratuity payments to retiring federal public servants, describing it as a positive step toward improving welfare and ensuring dignity for retirees.
The union reiterated its commitment to constructive dialogue with the government to achieve a fair, sustainable, and equitable outcome for public workers.
