The Federal Government has approved an upward review of allowances for officers in public service.
Some of the allowances under review include Duty Tour Allowance, transport allowances, uniform allowances, and overtime allowances.
The decision was reached at the 46th meeting of the National Council on Establishment (NCE), chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack.
The NCE, which serves as the highest policy-making body for public service matters, is chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and includes the Heads of Service from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a report obtained by The PUNCH, the meeting was preceded by a two-day technical session chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office.
The session included permanent secretaries and directors of establishments from all 36 states and the FCT, with the Director of Organisation Design and Development serving as secretary.
During the council meeting, 32 memoranda were reviewed out of which six were approved, eight were stepped down, six were rejected, seven were referred to the Standing Committee, one was noted, and three were marked for re-presentation.
Among the approved decisions was the upward review of allowances for 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”.
