BREAKING: Govt Approves 50% December Bonus For Civil Servants

BREAKING: Govt Approves 50% December Bonus For Civil Servants

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given the green light for the disbursement of wage awards and a December bonus equivalent to 50% of the basic salary for all civil servants in the state.

The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, made this announcement through a circular titled, ‘2023 End of Year Bonus and Implementation of Wage Awards,’ dated December 14, 2023.

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In addition, Governor Sanwo-Olu has sanctioned the allocation of a 50% end-of-year bonus for all political appointees and public servants, encompassing employees of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), and the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC).

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While awaiting the review of the National Minimum Wage, Agoro also revealed that the state government, upon approving the implementation of the Wage Award (PALLIATIVE), would not impose taxes on the 50% bonus and wage award.

“As part of the present Administration’s continuous appreciation of the contributions of all Public Servants towards the advancement of the State and its unrelenting commitment to the welfare of its workforce, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Governor has graciously approved the payment of 50% of Basic Salary as End-of-Year Bonus for all Political Appointees and Public Servants, including employees of Local Governments & Local Council Development Areas, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) and Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC),” the statement read.

“In the same vein, Mr. Governor has further approved the implementation of the Wage Award (PALLIATIVE) pending the review of the National Minimum Wage.

“Therefore, the 50% of the Basic Salary as an End-of-Year Bonus, as well as the Wage Award (PALLIATIVE), will be paid alongside the December 2023 salary as a ‘NON TAXABLE ELEMENT.’

“Sequel to the foregoing, Public Servants are implored to continually strive for excellence in providing qualitative service delivery to the people of the State in line with Mr. Governor’s THEMES+ Agenda.

“Accordingly, all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are hereby enjoined to the content of this Circular and give it the Service-wide publicity it deserves.”

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