RismadarVoice Reporters
March 5, 2026
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of an Exit Benefit Scheme that will grant retiring Federal Civil Servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 percent of their total annual emoluments.
The new scheme, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, is aimed at strengthening the welfare system of the Federal Civil Service and ensuring that officers who have served the nation for at least 10 years retire with improved financial security.
In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Eno Olotu, the Exit Benefit Scheme was described as a strategic enhancement to the existing Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
According to the statement, the initiative is designed to provide a substantial financial safety net at retirement for Federal Civil Servants working in treasury-funded Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, commended the Federal Executive Council for approving the scheme, describing the decision as a landmark step that recognizes the dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism of Federal Civil Servants.
She noted that the move reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to improving the welfare of workers and strengthening the institutional framework of the Civil Service.
Walson-Jack added that the initiative aligns with ongoing reforms aimed at building a more motivated, performance-driven, and people-centred Civil Service, assuring that detailed implementation guidelines would be issued in due course.
The approval of gratuity payments comes 22 years after the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme in Nigeria, signaling a renewed government commitment to policies that improve workers’ welfare while reinforcing long-term reforms within the Federal Civil Service.
