Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has authorized the continuation of the one-day-work-free palliative for eligible public sector employees across the state. Additionally, the Governor has sanctioned the disbursement of a ₦10,000 monthly commuting stipend for an extra three-month stretch, covering July through September 2026.
Additionally, The initiatives are designed to alleviate the strain of commuting expenses on employees and to sustain their morale in rendering quality and dedicated service to the citizens of Ogun State.
It would be recalled that Governor Abiodun had previously greenlit these relief measures for the April-to-June 2026 window, in response to the surge in fuel pump prices.
Under the renewed framework, the one-day-off perk does not extend to officers on rotational duties or those delivering critical services. Categories exempted include medical practitioners, judicial staff, teaching and non-teaching personnel across all educational tiers, security operatives, political appointees, accounting officers, directors, and other beneficiaries of Special Responsibility Allowances whose roles demand their physical presence on duty.
A directive released by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka, mni, encouraged all qualified workers to optimize the arrangement without compromising service delivery. The state government reiterated its dedication to workforce well-being and affirmed its resolve to continue rolling out policies that boost productivity while lessening the economic load on its employees.
