Ogun State Approves Day Off , ₦10,000 Support For Workers

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved a set of palliative measures for public servants, including one day off per week and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance to cushion the effects of rising fuel prices and the high cost of living.

The initiative, which will run for three months from April 2026, is designed to ease commuting challenges and improve workers’ welfare.

While certain categories of workers such as medical personnel, teachers, judicial staff, and security officers are exempt from the weekly day-off arrangement due to the critical nature of their duties, they will still benefit from the transport allowance.

According to the State Head of Service, Accounting Officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies will coordinate the implementation to ensure that service delivery is not disrupted.

The government noted that the intervention is aimed at supporting workers during this period while also encouraging greater commitment, discipline, and productivity across the public service.