Subsidy Removal Palliatives: Ogun begins payment of Peculiar Allowance to Civil Servants

The Ogun State Government says it has commenced the payment of 40% Peculiar Allowance to Civil Servants, as the state government joins other states and the federal government in providing subsidy removal palliatives.

The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi said the Peculiar Allowance was paid in fulfillment of the promises by Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration to cushion the effect of the economic hardship.

Talabi listed other palliative measures to include the payment of a separate 10,000 naira allowance to civil servants for three months, the provision of Compressed Natural Gas buses, among others.

Ogun State Government Pays 40 Percent Peculiar Allowance to Workers.

The Secretary to Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi has announced the commencement of the 40 percent Peculiar Allowance to Civil Servants, as the present administration remains committed to recognising… pic.twitter.com/mqetduTdXF

— Ogun State Government – OGSG (@OGSG_Official) September 7, 2023