The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for federal workers, arguing that employees need a more sustainable improvement in their earnings, the disagreement comes as workers continue to face pressure from the rising cost of transportation, food, housing and other essential expenses. Reports indicate that the government had reached an agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress on a temporary allowance intended to provide relief to eligible federal workers. Under the reported arrangement, the allowance is expected to run for six months beginning in November 2026. However, the TUC has argued that temporary payments are not an adequate substitute for a meaningful salary increase. The union has also raised concerns about the implementation of previous wage-related interventions and whether all eligible workers benefited from them. A separate estimate suggested that the programme could cost approximately ₦465.7 billion over six months if 1.1 million employee records qualified. That figure is an estimate, not a confirmed final government expenditure. The disagreement exposes a broader question about how the government should respond to the pressure on workers’ purchasing power, while temporary allowances can provide immediate assistance, organised labour is calling for measures that offer more lasting improvements in income. The next important developments will include the government’s final eligibility rules, the funding arrangements and whether the proposed allowance proceeds as scheduled.
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