The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the renewal of the wage award for civil servants for another three months and the continuation of the transport subsidy in the state.
Makinde said the measures were aimed at cushioning the effects of the recent increase in pump price and easing the economic hardship faced by residents.
“I want to assure you today that the wage award will be renewed for another three months. We will also continue with the transport subsidy. I want to thank our workers for their efforts, dedication and support,” he said.
Makinde made the declaration on Friday when the Acting Governor, Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, alongside other top government officials, labour leaders and civil servants, welcomed him back to office after his annual leave.
The Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, disclosed this in a statement released on Friday and made available
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