Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a set of palliative measures for civil servants, including a weekly day off duty and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance, as part of efforts to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of living.
The intervention, which will run for three months from April 2026, is aimed at easing the burden on workers facing high commuting costs, while also boosting morale and productivity in the public service.
Announcing the initiative, the State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, said each eligible worker would observe one day off weekly, in addition to receiving the transport allowance.
He explained that the measure was designed to provide relief to workers while maintaining efficiency in service delivery.
Onasanya, however, noted that some categories of workers, including medical personnel, judicial staff, teachers, security operatives and top administrative officers, would be exempted from the weekly day-off arrangement due to the critical nature of their duties.
He added that despite the exemption, affected workers would still benefit from the transport allowance.
According to him, accounting officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) would determine the specific day off for eligible staff to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Describing the initiative as timely, the Head of Service commended the governor for prioritising workers’ welfare and urged public servants to reciprocate the gesture with improved commitment and service delivery.
Meanwhile, Governor Abiodun has also stepped up his administration’s infrastructure drive with the commissioning of the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road in Abeokuta.
The road project, which cuts across Abeokuta North and South Local Government Areas, is expected to enhance mobility and stimulate economic activities in the area.
Speaking at the commissioning, the governor said the newly completed road had already begun to impact commercial activities, particularly at night, adding that solar streetlights would be installed to further boost business operations and security.
He also announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road, describing it as one of the abandoned projects inherited by his administration.
According to him, the reconstruction, alongside the planned construction of a one-kilometre link road and bridge connecting the axis to Lafenwa, would significantly improve connectivity and support local commerce.
Abiodun disclosed that about 26 roads were ready for commissioning, with his administration planning to inaugurate at least one road weekly in the coming months.
He cited ongoing projects such as the Car Wash–Adatan Road as evidence of his government’s commitment to delivering on infrastructure promises.
The governor also highlighted progress in the tourism sector, noting that the refurbished Olumo Rock Tourist Centre has witnessed a significant boost in revenue generation—from about ₦3 million annually to approximately ₦10 million weekly—while attracting international interest, including potential collaboration with the City of Milan in Italy.
He stressed that a stable political environment remains critical to sustainable development, noting that his administration has maintained peace while pursuing its economic and infrastructure agenda.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr Ade Akinsanya, said the newly commissioned road would further drive economic growth, while community leaders, including the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, commended the governor for ongoing developmental strides across the state.
The dual intervention underscores the administration’s approach of combining worker welfare with aggressive infrastructure expansion amid prevailing economic challenges.
