The Nigerian Government has approved 10 billion naira for housing loan scheme to increase access to affordable home ownership for Civil servants across the country.
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Esther-Didi Walson Jack announced the approval during a Press Conference in Abuja, Nigeria.
She said the move was aimed at boosting the welfare and economic well-being of Federal Civil Servants.
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This serves as a package of benefit ahead of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration.
While congratulating Civil Servants on the landmark social benefits, Mrs. Walson-Jack emphasised that Workers’ Day is not only a moment to reflect on past struggles, but also an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to workers’ welfare, renew the promise for the future, and ensure that those who serve the nation are treated with justice, fairness, and appreciation.
The approved welfare package also include, full duty tour allowance for approved trainings, upward review of Peculiar Allowance across grade levels, and increases in Estacode, Book Allowance, and other entitlements to reflect current economic realities.
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Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack acknowledged the collaborative contributions of key institution, including the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in strengthening and delivering improved welfare packages for Civil Servants.
The Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office-OHCSF, Dr. Usman Garba, described the broad scope of the social welfare for Civil Servants as all encompassing.
He emphasised that a robust and well-structured welfare system is fundamental to enhancing productivity, boosting morale, and ensuring the overall well-being of officers in the Public Service.
The event marked the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Government Housing Loans Board and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, designed to ease access to affordable housing loans for federal civil servants.