Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the extension of the one-day-off-duty work palliative for eligible public and civil servants across the state.
The governor also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for an additional three months, covering July to September 2026.
According to the state government, the measures are intended to cushion the impact of rising transportation costs on workers while encouraging continued efficiency and improved service delivery.
The palliative was initially introduced for April to June 2026 following the increase in the pump price of petrol.
Under the renewed arrangement, the one-day-off-duty concession will not apply to officers on shift duties or personnel providing essential services.
Those exempted include medical workers, judicial service personnel, teaching and non-teaching staff in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, security personnel, political office holders, accounting officers, directors and other officials receiving Special Responsibility Allowances due to the nature of their duties.
A circular issued by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Iskeel Saka, urged eligible workers to make effective use of the arrangement while ensuring that public service delivery remains uninterrupted.
The Ogun State Government reaffirmed its commitment to workers’ welfare, saying it will continue to implement policies aimed at improving productivity while easing the economic burden on the state’s workforce.