Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Wednesday, approved off days for some categories of civil servants in the state.
This is in a bid to cushion the effect of the fuel price hike in the country.
For officers on Grade Levels 01-14, the governor approved two days off duty per week for them while officers on Grade Levels 15-17 are to maintain one day off per week.
Head of Service in the state, Kehinde Onasanya conveyed the governor’s directive.
Onasanya said, “The gesture is aimed at further easing the burden on workers who now face greater challenges commuting to work. It is expected to provide substantial relief while enhancing service delivery through a more motivated and energised workforce.”
He stressed that the governor was committed to the welfare of workers.
The Head of Service called on all accounting officers to implement the policy in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies without compromising service delivery.
According to him, the governor had in July 2023, introduced the one-day-off work policy for all grade levels, and the current extension to two days off for GL 01-14 is intended to further reduce financial strain and boost productivity.
