OHCSF Breaks Silence On 40% Peculiar Allowance Reports

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has clarified its role in the reported approval of the 40 percent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants, stating that it neither approved nor formally communicated the allowance to labour unions.

In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Eno Olotu, the Office explained that the statutory responsibility for issuing and communicating such circulars rests solely with the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.

According to the statement, the circular being referenced was issued by the Commission on April 23, 2026.

The clarification follows widespread reports and reactions surrounding the approval of a 40 percent peculiar allowance for workers in the Federal Civil Service.

The OHCSF further explained that the meeting convened by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, was strictly an interventionist and conciliatory engagement aimed at facilitating dialogue between organised labour under its jurisdiction and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC).

The statement noted that the engagement was intended to promote mutual understanding and avert any possible breakdown in labour relations within the Federal Civil Service.

“The OHCSF remains committed to fostering peaceful labour relations and sustaining collaborative engagement with all stakeholders towards the continued advancement of industrial harmony in the Federal Civil Service,” the statement added.

The clarification is expected to provide further insight into the ongoing discussions surrounding workers’ welfare and allowance adjustments within the federal public service.