Nigeria is a country in Africa with a population of approximately 200 million people. The Nigerian government is the governing body of Nigeria, and several agencies within it have different responsibilities. This article will discuss some information about these agencies and their salaries to help you understand what they do and how much it pays them.
List of Government Agencies in Nigeria and their Salary Structures
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is a parastatal organization whose primary purpose is to manage the petroleum resources of Nigeria. The salary structure for employees at NNPC varies depending on whether they are employed by it directly or indirectly, their level of education, years of experience. Both within the company and overall and other factors such as the location where they work, etc. A typical entry-level employee would make around ₦500,000 to ₦1 million per annum, while an executive director can expect up to ₦5 million per annum. This figure does not include bonuses that range from 0% to 100%.
- Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)
The primary responsibility of ICPC is to investigate any cases related to corruption within Nigeria and prevent it by ensuring ethical behavior among government officials and other institutions etc. The salary structure for members employed directly at this agency varies depending on their work level, e.g., the junior staff makes up to ₦400 thousand per annum. Employees at higher levels usually make more than this, with the highest-paid executive making up to ₦3 million per annum.
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
The Central Bank of Nigeria was established in July 1959. Its main responsibility is to regulate the country’s financial institutions, print new notes, control foreign exchange, etc. The salary structure for employees at CBN varies depending on which level they work at, e.g., entry-level staff usually make up to ₦1,500,000 per annum. At the same time, top management positions like the CBN governor can earn more than this, with a typical managing director making around ₦20 million per annum.
- Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)
The main responsibility of NCS is to collect federal customs duties and taxes. Entry-level staff usually make up to ₦700 thousand per annum, while top management positions can pay more than this, with a typical director-general making around ₦7 million per annum.
- Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS)
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is the Federal Government’s official agency for immigration and border control in Nigeria. It oversees the identification of people wishing to enter the country. It also ensures that all those who come into Nigeria have a valid passport and visa or required entry permit.
NIS is another vital government agency that draws its salary structure from the public service salary scale. Officers of this department draw salaries ranging between #40,000 and #600,000 per month. It depends on their status and position within the organization. In contrast, a range of allowances, including house allowance, car maintenance allowance, etc., also come with it.
- Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS)
The Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) is the federal government agency that oversees prison facilities in Nigeria. Its members are responsible for maintaining order and discipline amongst prisoners at correctional institutions. The service also offers counseling, treatment, and reform programs to inmates with a view of rehabilitating them into society as useful citizens after their term has ended. It’s worthy to note that NPS officers enjoy better salaries than other agencies in the country. They draw salaries ranging between #40,000 to #300,000 per month depending on their designation within the organization while allowances like transport allowance etc., come with it.
- National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
The NDLEA is an agency under the Nigerian Ministry of Justice whose primary responsibility is to enforce all drug and related laws within Nigeria. The salary structure for government employees at this agency varies depending on which level they work at, e.g., junior staff usually make up to ₦400,000 per annum. At the same time, top management positions can earn than this, with a typical chairman drawing up to ₦15 million annually.
- Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC)
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) is a government agency that was set up in 2003. Its mandate is to regulate the communications industry and expand telecom services across Nigeria. The NCC has an estimated staff strength of 2000 people, with salaries starting at ₦400,000 per annum and going all the way up to ₦5 million per annum.
- Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
The Nigerian Police Force is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria. It has an active strength of about 370,000 with a total police population ratio (Policemen to citizens) of 1:400 as the last census figures. The NPF provides all kinds of security for both the public and private sectors in Nigeria. The salary and allowances of the policemen in Nigeria is as follows:
Basic Salary: ₦40,700
Allowance = Basic Salary x 28% = ₦16,104.00 per month
Federal Government Taxation @ 25% = Net Pay after tax deduction = ₦40,700 x 25% = ₦16,350.00 per month as tax deductions.
The basic salary of a recruit constable is not less than ₦40,000. The highest rank in the Nigerian Police Force is an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) who is paid a basic salary not less than N186,000.
- Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
The Nigerian Ports Authority is the agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria that governs and supervises all matters relating to ports and shipping in Nigeria. It manages commercial activities at all Nigerian seaports and provides support services for ships calling at those ports.
NPA also provides essential port security by enforcing relevant international conventions on maritime safety, pollution prevention, and cargo scanning through its subsidiary – The Department of Port Services (DPS).
Basic Salary: ₦37,000
Allowance = Basic Salary x 28% = ₦13,560.00 per month
Tax deductions = ₦37,000 x 25% = ₦11,750.00 per month
The lowest pay grade for a cadet at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is between ₦35,000 – ₦40,500, while the highest pay scale starts from about ₦80,000 to ₦300,000 monthly.
- Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
The Federal Road Safety Corps is a special law enforcement agency established by the federal government of Nigeria to ensure safety on Nigerian roads. It has three main functions: Traffic law enforcement, Driver’s Licence examination, and issuance, accident investigation. The FRSC salary structure is as follows;
Basic Salary: ₦39,000 to ₦47,500 depending on qualifications & experience.
Basic salary x 28% = ₦14400 tax deductions monthly. The lowest pay grade for a cadet at the Federal Road Safety Commission is between N35,000 and 40,500, while the highest pay scale starts from about ₦70,000 to 400,000 monthly.
FRSC has various ranks: Staff officer II (Driver) with a salary range of ₦37,000 to ₦41,000 and Assistant Commander (rank 11). The Chief Inspector General gets paid an annual allowance not exceeding 52% on top of his basic salary. This allowance ranges from ₦165,000 up to ₦185,000 depending on rank.
- Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority is a parastatal Federal Government agency responsible for regulating and developing civil aviation in Nigeria. Act No. 13, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, as amended, established the authority.
Basic Salary: ₦140,000.00
Basic Salary x 28% = ₦39,200.00 allowance per month
Tax deductions on basic salary = ₦140,000.00 x 25% = ₦35,000.00 per month.
The lowest pay grade for a cadet at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)W is between ₦140,000 to ₦160,000, while the highest pay scale starts from about ₦200,000 to ₦300,00 monthly.
- Nigerian Civil Defence Corps (NCDC)
The Nigerian Civil Defence Corps is a para-military federal government agency responsible for Nigeria’s emergency management and civil defense. The corps was established by Part IV of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
Basic Salary: ₦70,000.00
Allowance = Basic Salary x 25% = ₦17,500 per month
Basic salary x 28% = ₦19,000 tax deductions monthly.
The lowest pay grade for a cadet at the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps (NCDC) is between N28,000 to ₦35,000, while the highest pay scale starts from about ₦100,000 to ₦120,000 monthly.
- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
The EFCC is a Nigerian federal agency responsible for combating financial crime and corruption, and President Olusegun Obasanjo established it in June 2003. The headquarters are located in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
The EFCC is a well-paid organization, with the salary structure for both junior and senior staff being as follows:
Junior Staff – ₦150,000 to ₦300,000.00 per month
Senior Staff – ₦200,000 to ₦400,000.00 per month.
Assistant Legal Officers (Grade Level 06) – ₦108,000 to ₦141,500.
Legal Officers (Grade Level 07) – ₦153,700 to ₦205,200.
Senior Legal Officer (Grade level 08) – ₦206,900 to ₦283,000.
Legal Adviser (Grade Level 09) – ₦319,500 to ₦401,300.
Senior Principal Legal Officer (Grade level 11) – ₦460,800 to ₦550200.
- Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
The FIRS is the federal government agency charged with the responsibility of facilitating sound tax administration in Nigeria. It was established by law in 1993 and has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. FIRS salary Structure is as follows:
Basic Salary: ₦136,000.00
Allowance = Basic Salary x 28% = ₦36,480 per month
Tax deductions = ₦136,000.00 x 25% = ₦38,500 monthly.
The lowest pay grade for a new cadet at Federal Inland Revenue Service is between ₦136,000.00 to ₦151,500.
The highest pay grade is between ₦200,000 to ₦500,000 monthly salary with allowances before tax deductions.
- Department of State Services (DSS)
The Department of State Services (DSS) is a Nigerian federal government agency concerned with domestic and foreign intelligence.
Basic Salary: ₦80,000.00 per month
Monthly allowances = ₦80,000 x 25% = ₦20,000.
The lowest pay grade for a new cadet at DSS is between ₦80,000 to ₦160,500 while that of director-general is between ₦360,000 to ₦540,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
- National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is a professional organization that brings journalists in Nigeria together to improve their working conditions.
Basic salary: ₦48,000 per month before tax deductions and allowances are deducted from it. The lowest salary grade is between ₦32,500 to ₦48,000 while that of the executive secretary-general is between ₦240,000 to ₦300,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
- Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is the premier military training institution in Nigeria.
Basic Salary: ₦70,800 per month
Tax deductions = ₦70,800 x 25% = ₦17,300 monthly. The lowest pay grade for a new cadet at National Defence College is between ₦23,000 to ₦29,000 while that of an instructor officer is between ₦120,000 to ₦180,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
- Trade Union Congress (TUC)
Trade Union Congress (TUC) is a national trade union center in Nigeria.
Basic Salary: ₦45,300 per month before tax deductions and allowances are deducted from it. The lowest salary grade at TUC is between ₦30,000 to ₦42,000 thousand while that of the president general is ₦180,000 to ₦240,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
- Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC)
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) was established to oversee Nigeria’s federal civil service administration.
Basic Salary: ₦73,000 per month before tax deductions and allowances are deducted from it. The lowest pay grade is between ₦24,000 to ₦32,0p0 while that of an executive secretary-general is between ₦120,000 to ₦140,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
- National Population Commission (NPC)
The National Population Commission (NPC) is a federal government agency that serves as the secretariat of Nigeria’s National Population Council.
Basic Salary: ₦79,000 per month before tax deductions and allowances are deducted from it. The lowest pay grade is between ₦26,000 to ₦34,000 while that of an executive secretary-general is between ₦130,000 to ₦160,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) is a federal government agency responsible for regulating food safety, anti-counterfeiting, and quality in Nigeria.
Basic salary: ₦60,000 per month before tax deductions and allowances are deducted from it. The lowest pay grade is between ₦32,000 to ₦42,000 while that of an executive secretary-general is ₦200,000 to ₦240,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
- National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is a federal government agency responsible for fighting human trafficking, child labor, and other forms of exploitation.
Basic salary: ₦45,000 per month before tax deductions and allowances are deducted from it. The lowest pay grade is between ₦26,000 to ₦30,000 while that of an executive secretary-general is between ₦120,000 to ₦140,000, which excludes benefits like transportation, allowance, etc.
This is so far we can add up for now as regards the list of government agencies and their respective salary structures as at 2024. There are various government agencies and we will keep adding up as we get correct facts and figures as regards their respective payment structures.
