The Kwara State government has reversed its previous instruction that reduced the number of working days for civil servants from five days to three days.
This decision was initially implemented in response to the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy, aiming to alleviate the impact on civil servants in the state.
However, a letter issued on Wednesday, June 26, and signed by Okedare Adeyinka on behalf of the Head of Service, Susan Oluwole, now rescinds the directive.
The letter suggests that the federal government and organized labor should collaborate to develop more effective measures to mitigate the consequences of the subsidy removal.
“I am therefore directed to inform all Heads of Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) that the reduced number of working days has been reversed; hence, all categories of workers are to observe the normal five working days per week, with effect from July 10, 2023,” the letter read.
“Workers not covered in the initial workday reduction, which lasted a few days, will have stipends given to them as a show of appreciation.”
