The letter was jointly signed by the National Chairman of JNPSNC, Benjamin Anthony, and the National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga.
The JNPSNC premised its demand on the outcome of an exhaustive meeting of the council held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the AUPCTRE National Secretariat, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
The letter read, “The National leadership of Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council writes to respectfully but firmly call the attention of your esteemed office to the urgent necessity for an upward review of salaries and allowances of all serving Public Servants in the Nigerian Public Service.
“Despite their immense contributions, public service workers continue to face severe economic hardship due to the rising cost of living and the declining purchasing power of their earnings.”
The council noted that over the years, Nigeria has experienced unprecedented economic pressures characterised by high inflation, increased fuel prices, rising transportation costs, and escalating prices of food items, housing, healthcare, and education.
“The above realities have significantly eroded the real value of workers’ salaries and have made it increasingly difficult for many public servants to maintain a decent standard of living.
“It is important to note that the last major adjustments in workers’ remuneration have not sufficiently kept pace with the current economic realities.
“Many workers are now struggling to meet basic financial obligations, which has inevitably affected the morale, motivation, and overall productivity within the Public Service.”
The council stated that the national leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, therefore, strongly advocates an immediate and comprehensive review of the existing salary structure and allowances to reflect current economic conditions and ensure fairness, equity, and sustainability in workers’ remuneration.
“An upward review of workers’ salaries and allowances is a desideratum,” it stated. However, it stressed that concrete steps must now be taken to safeguard their welfare and dignity.
In light of the foregoing, the council called on the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to urgently initiate the necessary processes for the upward review of salaries and allowances of public servants in Nigeria.
The council asked the Office of the Head of Service to initiate immediate negotiations and direct the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission and relevant committees to begin immediate discussions with the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council to negotiate for an upward review of salaries and allowances.
“Consequently, new salary templates should be developed such that the minimum salary payable to an officer on Grade Level 01 Step 1 shall be N154,000 per month for Federal Public Servants (120% increase in Salaries and allowances).
“Harmonise Wages: ensure that the upward review is applied across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and strongly encourage implementation at sub-national levels to ensure equity;
“Implement Cost-of-Living Adjustments: Introduce automatic, periodic salary and allowance adjustments that align with inflation rates to prevent the recurring lag between wage review cycles; and prioritise welfare components: in addition to basic salary, implement non-monetary incentives such as subsidised transportation and affordable housing for civil servants,” the letter noted.