By: Manoah Kikekon
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has approved a temporary ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public service workers across Nigeria. The relief package will run for six months, starting in November 2026.
The resolution was formally announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) following successful conciliation talks with representatives of the Federal Government at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja.
The Federal Government–NLC Agreement includes Six-Month Transport Subsidy, The Federal Government will commence disbursement of the ₦70,000 monthly stipend in November 2026 to cushion transport costs and ease daily financial burdens on the workforce.
Resolution of Health Sector Arrears: The agreement secures the payment of 19 months' worth of outstanding arrears owed to health sector personnel.
Peculiar Allowance Backlog: Workers will also receive backlog payments for peculiar allowances, backdated to May 2026.
Call to Action for States and LGAs: The NLC has urged state governors and local government authorities to replicate the ₦70,000 monthly transport intervention for employees within their respective jurisdictions.