Full List Of 8 Agreements Reached Between FG And Organised Labour 

The federal government and organised labour, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have reached eight agreements covering transport support, outstanding allowances, minimum wage renegotiations, tax relief and other welfare-related issues.

The agreements outline timelines for the payment of outstanding entitlements, the verification of allowances and further discussions on workers’ welfare.

The eight agreements reached by both parties are as follows:

 Transport Intervention

The federal government agreed to provide a monthly transport intervention of N70,000 for six months, beginning in November 2026.

Peculiar Allowance Arrears

Outstanding peculiar allowance arrears are to be paid in three equal monthly instalments, starting in November 2026.

 Health Workers’ Arrears

The government agreed to settle 19 months of outstanding allowances owed to health workers within three months, beginning in December 2026.

Minimum Wage Renegotiations

A negotiating committee is to be constituted and commence work immediately. However, the effective date for implementing the minimum wage remains a point of disagreement between the parties.

 Agricultural Officers’ Hazard Allowance

The verification process for hazard allowances owed to agricultural officers is expected to be completed within two weeks.

CONHESS Cost Implications

The cost implications of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) are to be updated within three weeks.

Tax Relief

The issue of tax relief was referred to the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) for further consideration.

Review Of Implementation

The federal government and organised labour agreed to reconvene in one month to review progress on the implementation of the agreements.

The next meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for both parties to assess compliance with the agreed timelines and address any outstanding issues.

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