The Federal Government has resumed the monthly welfare package for civil servants that was initially on hold.
The announcement came as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, addressed ministry staff and unveiled a new fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses delivered under the Presidential Initiative on CNG.
The welfare support, which had been on hold for a while, was brought back as part of efforts to motivate staff and improve working conditions.
Edun noted that staff are central to implementing the country’s economic reforms and deserve adequate support to remain productive.
He also explained that the CNG buses were introduced to make commuting easier for workers while promoting cleaner and cheaper energy.
The initiative is part of the administration’s push for greener transport and better service delivery within government institutions.
Also present at the event was the Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on CNG, Ismaeel Ahmed, who said the deployment of the buses is aimed at encouraging sustainable practices in public offices and supporting local production chains.
Earlier, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Lydia Shehu Jafiya, urged staff to remain committed and disciplined as the ministry continues to navigate economic challenges and carry out reforms.
