Economic Hardship: Governor Sanwo-Olu says Civil Servants to Work for 3 Days a Week

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration would be reducing the number of working days for civil servants as part of plans to cushion the cost of living crisis in the country.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a media chat with newsmen, said lower-cadre civil servants will work for 3 days a week, while the higher level workers will work for 4 days a week.

“We want to start with our public servants, immediately from next week, Civil servants from the lower level will be working like three times a week and level 15-17 can work four times in a week”.

Earlier today, I had a media chat where I announced over 10 policy measures backed with data that will go into effect immediately to aid our residents during these challenging times.

From flexible work policies for public servants to subsidy on government owned transportation… pic.twitter.com/z33wbnIq4y

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) February 22, 2024

On the rising cost of food, he added that his administration would open more markets where Lagosians can buy food items at discounted rates.

“We will open Sunday Markets in at least 42 identified markets across Lagos State. You will be able to buy food items at a discounted price. You will only be able to buy items worth up to N25,000”.

Lagos State government says it is working to identify food vendors across the state where at least 1000 residents in the 20 local governments will have access to one free meal per day.

Governor Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during a media chat on Thursday. He said the move is part… https://t.co/3ElM2CKDZh pic.twitter.com/4YijKz1j2C

— TVC News (@tvcnewsng) February 22, 2024

Governor Sanwo-Olu added that the 25% reduction on transport services will start this weekend for the State Public Transport system (BRT, Train, Ferry).

However, the Governor stressed that strike actions by labour unions is not the solution to the current economic hardship, and called on organized labour not to embark on civil unrest.

Hardship: A call for civil unrest, strike is not the solution to the challenges facing the country… Lagosians are resourceful, handworking and commercially self-driven starters.

– Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State#ChannelsTVNews pic.twitter.com/0RP919ZpwX

— Channels Television (@channelstv) February 22, 2024