Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off and a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants in the state as part of measures to ease the burden of rising living costs.
The initiative, which will run for three months from April 2026, was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya.
Onasanya said the intervention was designed to cushion the effects of increased fuel prices and the attendant rise in transportation and general cost of living.
He explained that the weekly day-off policy would apply to eligible workers, while those on essential services, including health workers, judicial staff, teachers, security personnel and heads of departments, would be exempted but would still receive the transport allowance.
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According to him, accounting officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies will determine suitable days off for staff to ensure that government operations are not disrupted.
The Head of Service described the measures as timely, expressing optimism that they would enhance staff welfare and boost productivity.
He urged workers to reciprocate the gesture by demonstrating greater commitment and efficiency in service delivery.
