Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved an extention of a one day off duty  work palliative for certain persons in its workforce in the State, as well as payment of Ten thousand Naira, as special Transport allowance for another three months covering July to September, 2026.

A circular signed by the State Head of Service, Mr.  Olanrewaju Saka, urged the workforce to optimize the arrangement without compromising service delivery, adding that measures are meant to cushion additional burden faced by the workforce in commuting to work and to also motivate them to deliver efficient and excellent service.

It noted that  the Governor had earlier approved the gesture from April to June this year, due to increase in pump price of petrol.

It however further added that the one day off work gesture, does not extend to officers running shifts, personnel on essential service duties, such as Medical personnel, Judicial service workers, teaching and non-teaching staff in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, Security officers, Political office holders, Accounting Officers, Directors as well as other officers receiving Special Responsibility Allowances due to additional obligations, which require their physical presence.