BREAKING: Civil Servants To Get N15,000 Monthly Subsidy Palliative (WHAT TO KNOW)

BREAKING: Civil Servants To Get N15,000 Monthly Subsidy Palliative (WHAT TO KNOW)

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has sanctioned a monthly stipend of N15,000 for all civil servants in the state as a palliative measure in response to the removal of fuel subsidy.

In addition, the governor has given the nod for a monthly relief of N10,000 to be extended to pensioners, aiming to alleviate the challenges arising from the elimination of the fuel subsidy.

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The circular conveying Governor Adeleke’s approval was issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building on November 28, 2023. It carries the reference number BHR&CB/08/LIR/23 and is signed by the Permanent Secretary, Sunday Fadele.

Titled “Implementation of Palliatives for Active Workers and Pensioners in Osun State,” the circular, directed to all the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), outlines that, following negotiation discussions with the labor movement in the state, Governor Adeleke has sanctioned the specified sums of money.

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According to the circular, “Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has graciously approved the monthly payment of N15,000.00 to each active worker and N10,000.00 to each pensioner in Osun State as palliatives to assuage the pains being experienced as a result of removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“The payment, as approved, is to commence from the month of December 2023 for a period of six (6) months.

“While acknowledging and appreciating the understanding of Osun State workers and pensioners for their show of understanding regarding the efforts of the State Government in the last one year to improve tremendously on their welfare, being the first on the 5-Point Action Plan, the present administration will continue to ensure that its commitment to the welfare of workers is met at all times.”

The circular added that the gesture of government is expected to spur workers in the State to be more diligent and committed to their duties.