Lagos Workers Celebrate as Sanwo-Olu Plays Santa with Year-End Bonuses
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has given a festive boost to public servants by approving a N35,000 wage award for December. Additionally, the governor sanctioned a 50% payment of basic salary as a December bonus for political appointees and public servants.
The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, conveyed the announcement in a circular titled ‘2023 End of Year Bonus and Implementation of Wage Awards.’ The circular emphasized the state government’s recognition of the contributions made by public servants and its commitment to their welfare.
The circular stated, “Mr. Governor has graciously approved the payment of 50% of the basic salary as an end-of-year bonus for all political appointees and public servants, including employees of local governments and local council development areas, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, and Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps.”
In addition to the year-end bonus, Governor Sanwo-Olu also approved the implementation of the wage award (palliative) pending the review of the national minimum wage. Both the 50% basic salary bonus and the wage award (palliative) will be disbursed alongside the regular December 2023 salary.
The circular urged public servants to continue striving for excellence in delivering qualitative services aligned with the governor’s THEMES+ Agenda. Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies were instructed to ensure widespread communication of the circular’s contents.
Workers across Lagos expressed joy and appreciation for the governor’s generous gesture. The announcement was well-received, with civil servants expressing gratitude for the financial relief during the festive season. Many workers hailed Governor Sanwo-Olu as the “Governor of the Year” for his thoughtful and timely gesture, expressing hopes for a wonderful Christmas and New Year celebration.
Source: Vanguard
