Thankful Babajide Sanwo-olu approves 20% increase in workers’ salaries

The re-elected Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is wasting no time in getting to work as he approves the implementation of the 20 per cent increase in the salaries of civil servants in the state.

The approval by the re-elected Governor is apparently in appreciation of the workforce towards his re-election, ValidViewNetwork reports.

The second- term bid particularly after the presidential election generated so much issues that took the Governor to another level of vote mobilisation.

The workers include individuals who work for the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Local Government Areas, and Local Council Development Areas.

From January 1, 2023, the new salary system will be in place. Also, the arrears for the months of January 2023 and February 2023 will be paid concurrently with the salaries for the following months of March and April, respectively.

Disclosing the implementation of the salary in a circular, the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said: “This is to notify for general information that Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his determination to improve the welfare and wellbeing of Public Servants in Lagos State has graciously approved an increase in Salaries for Officers in the Mainstream Public Service, Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas as well as the State Universal Basic Education Board by 20% with effect from January 1, 2023.

“Furthermore, kindly note that the arrears for the month of January, 2023 will be paid along with Salaries for the month of March, 2023, while the arrears for the month of February, 2023 will be paid together with the salaries of April, 2023.

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“This action further demonstrates this Administration’s commitment to Staff welfare. Public Servants are thus enjoined to show more commitment and dedication in the delivery of qualitative service to the citizens of the State.

“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are to note the contents of this Circular and give it the Service- wide publicity it deserves.”

The increase in salaries as announced by the Governor will help in cushioning the effects of inflation and poverty among the workforce, ValidViewNetwork reports.