Federal government workers in Nigeria will now receive a N70,000 monthly transport allowance, following a meeting between government officials and the Nigeria Labour Congress leadership in Abuja on Tuesday.
The approval came out of discussions covering workers' welfare, the national minimum wage, and outstanding allowances. It was one of several resolutions the two parties reached at the session.
For workers already stretching their salaries to cover rising transport costs, this addition to their monthly package is a concrete step toward some relief. Whether it goes far enough is a conversation that is likely just getting started.
Originally published by Premium Times.