Key Takeaways
- The Federal Government and NLC agreed to pay workers a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months from November 2026.
- The government approved pension allowances effective May 1, 2026, and agreed to pay outstanding arrears in three equal monthly instalments from November.
- Both parties agreed to establish the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee immediately but have not agreed on when the new minimum wage arrangement should take effect.
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached an agreement on workers’ welfare.
Naija News reports that the agreement was reached at a meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
The purpose of the meeting was to address concerns raised by the labour union over the rising cost of living and other challenges facing Nigerian workers.
Under the agreement, the Federal Government will pay workers a N70,000 transport allowance monthly for six months, beginning in November 2026. The payment will cover workers across all levels.
The government has also approved pension allowances with effect from May 1, 2026. Payment of the outstanding arrears will begin in November and will be made in three equal monthly instalments.
Health workers will also receive outstanding allowances covering at least 35 months. The government has agreed to settle the arrears within three months, starting from December 2026.
On the national minimum wage, both parties agreed that the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee would be set up and begin work immediately.
However, the government and the NLC have yet to agree on the date the new minimum wage arrangement should take effect.
The meeting also addressed the demand for tax relief for workers.
