Posted on: Tue 22-07-2025

Abuja, Nigeria – July 21, 2025 – The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has announced the suspension of the implementation of recent circulars concerning allowances for medical, dental, and other health professionals in the federal public service. The decision was made following a meeting of the Presidential Committee on Salaries (PCS), chaired by the Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, held on July 18, 2025.

The circulars in question, identified as SWC/S/04/S.218/III/646 and SWC/S/04/S.218/III/651, both dated June 27, 2025, and SWC/S/04/S.410/VII/658, dated June 30, 2025, were set to revise the allowances for health professionals. However, their implementation has been put on hold to allow for further consultations with various professional associations and unions in the health and education sectors.

The announcement, signed by Ekpo U. O. Nta, Esq., Chairman/CEO of NSIWC, was addressed to key government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Honourable Ministers, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and heads of federal commissions and agencies. The decision aims to ensure broader input and consensus before proceeding with the proposed changes.

Further details on the consultation process and the next steps will be communicated in due course.

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