Nigeria, March 17 -- In a letter jointly signed by its National Chairman, Benjamin Anthony, and National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga, the council urged the Federal Government to urgently review workers' remuneration to reflect current economic realities. The demand followed an extensive meeting held on March 9, 2026, at the AUPCTRE National Secretariat in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.

The council stated that public servants are currently facing a "life of servitude" due to rising inflation, high fuel costs, expensive transportation, and increasing prices of essential goods and services such as food, housing, healthcare, and education.

According to the NPSNC, the purchasing power of workers has significantly declined over the years, making it diffi...