Dapo Abiodun, the executive Governor of Ogun State has approved a #10,000 palliative as a monthly allowance for state government workers for a three month period.
Thiw disclosure was made by Kehinde Onasanya, the Head of Service through an official statement released on Thursday. He also noted that a one day weekly off period was also approved.
“Towards providing succour to the teeming workforce of Ogun State in light of the hike in the pump price of fuel in the country and its attendant impact on the cost of transportation and general standard of living, Gov Dapo Abiodun has graciously approved one day off duty in a week for workers in the state.
“This is in addition to the payment of ₦10,000.00 special transport allowance as palliatives for three months commencing from April, 2026.”
He however, noted that workers on essential duties, including medical personnel, judicial staff, teachers, security personnel, and heads of departments, would be exempted from the weekly day-off arrangement but would benefit from the transport allowance.