Ogun Approves Day Off, N10,000 Allowance for Workers

By Ekanem Asuquo 

The Ogun State Government has approved a weekly day off and a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants as part of measures to ease the rising cost of living.

The initiative, which will run for three months beginning in April 2026, was announced in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya.

According to the statement, the intervention is aimed at cushioning the impact of increased fuel prices and the resulting rise in transportation costs.

Onasanya said the governor approved one day off duty per week for workers in addition to a N10,000 transport allowance to support them during the period.

He explained that the policy is expected to provide relief to workers while also enhancing productivity across the state workforce.

However, the Head of Service noted that employees engaged in essential services, including medical personnel, judicial officers, teachers, security personnel and heads of departments, would not participate in the weekly day off arrangement. He added that they would still benefit from the transport allowance.

He further stated that accounting officers in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies would determine suitable days off for eligible workers to ensure that government operations are not disrupted.

Onasanya commended the governor for the initiative, describing it as timely, and urged workers to reciprocate the gesture with improved dedication and efficiency.