Osun State Government Reduces Workdays for Civil Servants Amid Rising Transportation Costs and Hardship

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In response to the growing hardship faced by civil servants due to soaring transportation costs, food prices, and other essentials—exacerbated by the increase in petrol prices—the Osun State Government has announced a reduction in working days for public workers.

This decision was made public in a statement signed by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, following an official circular from the Office of the Head of Service.

According to the statement, civil servants in Grade Level 01 to 10 will now work three days a week, while those on Grade Level 12 to 17 will work four days a week. The decision aims to ease the financial strain on workers who have been significantly impacted by the rising cost of living.

The governor also approved the continuation of the payment of agreed palliatives to public servants for the next two months, serving as a temporary measure until the implementation of the new minimum wage in the state.

The statement read:
“The working day schedules for Public Servants in the State have been approved as follows: Public Servants on GL.01 to GL.10 – Three days a week, Public Servants on GL.12 to GL.17 – Four days a week.”

However, this new arrangement excludes workers on essential duties, including medical personnel, security officers, political office holders, and accounting officers. These categories of staff are expected to continue with their full work schedule to ensure the delivery of critical services.

Additionally, Rasheed explained that the specific workdays for civil servants on the new schedules will be arranged by the accounting officers in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), who will determine which days their staff will report to work under the new system.

Governor Adeleke’s administration continues to address the immediate challenges facing public workers while awaiting the roll-out of the new minimum wage, offering temporary relief through adjusted work schedules and continued palliatives.

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