The Ogun State Government says it has commenced the payment of 40 percent Peculiar Allowance to civil servants in the state.
Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to the Ogun State Government, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday.
Talabi, who spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, emphasised that the peculiar allowance was paid in fulfillment of the promise by the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration to cushion the effect of the economic hardship on the people.
He explained that the purpose of the allowance was to boost the capacity of the workers for better productivity.
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The SSG said the conversion of government buses to Compressed Natural Gas by the present administration would be an added advantage to ease workers’ and residents’ mobility.
He said: “The plan to make the payment is what was agreed on with labour unions to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.
“Apart from the payment of N10,000 to the workers in the state for three months, peculiar allowance is also being paid to every civil servant.”
The Secretary to the State Government noted that the present administration remained committed to recognising and appreciating the diligent efforts of the workers.
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