FG, Labour reach agreement on minimum wage, allowances, pension (Full List)
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached an agreement on nine issues affecting Nigerian workers.
The resolutions were reached at a conciliation meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Below is the full list of resolutions reached by both parties.
1. N70,000 Transport Allowance: The Federal Government will pay workers a transport allowance of N70,000 across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026.
2. Pension Allowance Arrears: The government approved pension allowances with effect from May 1, 2026. Payment of the arrears will begin in November 2026 and will be made in three equal monthly instalments.
3. National Minimum Wage: The Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee will be constituted and commence meetings immediately. However, both parties disagreed on the effective date for implementation.
4. Health Workers’ Allowance Arrears: Outstanding allowances covering a minimum of 35 months will be redeemed within three months, beginning in December 2026.
5. Tax Relief For Workers: The issue of tax relief will be presented to the National Executive Council (NEC) because taxation is a statutory matter.
6. Hazard Allowance For Agricultural Officers: The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has submitted the list of beneficiaries and the cost implications for verification. The exercise is expected to be completed within two weeks, after which the implementation template will be issued.
7. CONHESS Adjustment: The relevant government body is expected to complete the updated cost implications of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) adjustment within three weeks. This will enable the Presidential Committee on Salaries to make a decision on the matter.
8. State And Local Government Implementation: State and local governments have been urged to participate in the intervention process and implement the agreed measures.
9. Follow-Up Meeting: The Federal Government and the NLC agreed to reconvene after one month to assess the level of implementation of the resolutions.
