Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that all workers in the state would be entitled to a N10,000 top-up on their salary for a period of three months.
Makinde disclosed this at a programme held in the state’s capital, Ibadan, on Monday.
According to the governor, the top-up is necessary to cushion the effects of the fuel price hike, and it will begin in April, with a possible extension if the situation has not subsided.
“I’m happy to announce that all workers in Oyo State and the local government starting from April, at least for the first three months, will be given N10,000 in addition to their monthly salary as petrol/transportation support. All workers, everybody. It is a flat rate. Maybe it would be extended.
“Those who are not working with the Oyo State government may also benefit from it. We will handle it properly to ensure it is all-inclusive. As I approach the end of my administration, one of the things I’m particularly focused on is ensuring continuity,” he said.
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By Seth Omotade
