Nigeria Approves 100% Annual Salary as Gratuity for Retiring Federal Workers

Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme, granting federal workers a 100% annual salary as gratuity upon retirement, effective January 2026.

5 Mar, 15:51 — 5 Mar, 16:54

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Why this matters

This policy change significantly impacts the financial security of retiring federal workers in Nigeria, potentially improving their post-service welfare. It also has implications for government expenditure and pension liabilities, making it a notable development in public sector management.

Key entitiesFederal Executive Council (FEC)Eno Olotu Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation

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What sources agree on

Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a new gratuity scheme for retiring federal workers
The gratuity will be 100% of the annual salary
The scheme is effective from January 2026

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The FEC approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme for federal workers.

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The gratuity under the new scheme is 100% of the annual salary.

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The approval was confirmed by Eno Olotu, Director of Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

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The scheme is effective from January 2026.

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vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedReports official statement directly, no added commentary

punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualFactual reporting of government approval, neutral tone

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punch-ngMostly Factual179d ago

FEC okays 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

The FEC has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme granting federal workers a 100% annual salary gratuity upon retirement, effective from January 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/fec-okays-100-annual-salary-as-gratuity-for-retiring-federal-workers/

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vanguard-ngMixed179d ago

FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

A statement signed on Thursday by Eno Olotu, Director of Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, confirmed the approval. The post FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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First report: punch-ng · 5 Mar, 15:51|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h

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FEC okays 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

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Nigeria Approves 100% Annual Salary as Gratuity for Retiring Federal Workers

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FEC okays 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

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FEC okays 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

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