Ogun Governor Approves Weekly Day Off, N10,000 Transport Allowance for Civil Servants

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off and a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants in the state for three months, beginning from April 2026.

The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, who said the measures were introduced to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and the attendant increase in transportation costs and cost of living.

Onasanya stated that the governor had graciously approved one day off duty per week for workers, in addition to the payment of a N10,000 special transport allowance as palliative for three months commencing from April 2026.

He added that the intervention was expected to provide relief for workers while also improving productivity.

However, the Head of Service noted that workers on essential duties, including medical personnel, judicial staff, teachers, security personnel, and heads of departments, would be exempted from the weekly day-off arrangement but would still benefit from the transport allowance.

He explained that accounting officers in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies would determine the specific day off for eligible workers to ensure that service delivery is not disrupted.

Onasanya commended the governor for the timely intervention and urged workers to reciprocate the gesture with improved dedication and efficiency.