Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved a weekly day off and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants, a move aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel prices and cost of living, with the measures set to run for three months from April 2026.
Relief measures announced
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, who said the decision was designed to provide immediate relief to workers facing increased transportation costs.
According to him, the weekly day off will apply across the state workforce, while the ₦10,000 allowance will serve as a temporary palliative within the three-month period.
“This is in addition to the payment of ₦10,000 special transport allowance as palliatives for three months commencing from April 2026,” Onasanya said.
Who is affected
Onasanya clarified that not all categories of workers will benefit from the weekly day-off arrangement.
He explained that essential workers, including medical personnel, judicial staff, teachers, security operatives, and heads of departments, will be exempted from the one-day break.
However, they will still receive the ₦10,000 transport allowance.
Implementation plan
The Head of Service said accounting officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies will determine the specific day off for eligible staff.
This, he noted, is to ensure that government operations and service delivery are not disrupted.
He added that the intervention is expected to not only cushion economic pressure but also improve worker productivity.
Why the decision was taken
The state government said the move is a direct response to the recent hike in fuel prices and the ripple effect on transportation and living costs.
Onasanya described the approval as a timely intervention, urging workers to reciprocate the gesture with improved commitment and efficiency.
Similar move in Oyo
The development mirrors a similar policy in Oyo State, where Governor Seyi Makinde approved a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants.
Makinde said the support, which began in March, will also run for an initial period of three months as part of efforts to ease economic hardship.