The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants in the state for a period of three months, starting from April 2026.
The announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya.
Onasanya explained that the measures were introduced to ease the burden caused by the rising cost of fuel, which has led to higher transportation expenses and an increased cost of living.
He said, “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 added that the initiative is expected to provide financial relief for workers while also boosting productivity.
The Head of Service further stated that workers in essential roles, such as healthcare professionals, judicial staff, teachers, security personnel, and heads of departments, will not be included in the weekly day-off arrangement. However, they will still receive the transport allowance.
According to him, the specific day off for eligible workers will be decided by accounting officers in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to ensure that public services are not disrupted.
Onasanya praised the governor for the intervention, describing it as timely, and urged workers to respond with greater commitment and efficiency.
