The Ogun State Government has approved a weekly day off and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants as part of measures to ease the impact of rising living costs.
The directive, approved by Governor Dapo Abiodun, will take effect from April 2026 and run for an initial period of three months.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, who said the intervention was designed to cushion the effects of increased fuel prices and the resulting spike in transportation costs.
According to him, the weekly day-off policy will provide relief for workers while also helping to improve productivity across the state’s civil service.
“Towards providing succour to the workforce in light of the hike in fuel prices and its impact on transportation and cost of living, the governor has approved one day off duty in a week,” the statement noted.
In addition to the break, eligible workers will receive a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance as a temporary palliative to support commuting expenses.
However, the policy will not apply to workers on essential duties. These include medical personnel, teachers, judicial officers, security personnel, and heads of departments, who are expected to maintain uninterrupted services. They will, nonetheless, benefit from the transport allowance.
The government also directed accounting officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to determine suitable days off for workers under their supervision, ensuring that public service delivery remains unaffected.
Onasanya described the initiative as a timely intervention, urging workers to reciprocate the government’s gesture with increased dedication and efficiency.
The move comes amid growing economic pressure on Nigerian workers, with rising fuel prices continuing to drive up transport fares and overall cost of living.
Analysts say such targeted interventions by state governments may provide short-term relief, especially for public sector workers, as broader economic challenges persist.
