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Sanwo-Olu Approves 20% Salary Increment
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a 20 per cent increment in civil servants salary in the state. The workers include those in the mainstream public service, Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas as well as the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB. The new salary structure took effect from January […]
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a 20 per cent increment in civil servants salary in the state.
The workers include those in the mainstream public service, Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas as well as the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB.
The new salary structure took effect from January 1st where arrears from the January salary will be paid together with the salary for March while the arrears from February will be paid together with salary for April 2023.
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Recall that the governor had earlier announced the approval of the increment at an engagement with civil servants earlier in the year.
The Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, revealed the salary structure in a circular dated March 20th.
The circular, “This is to notify for general information that Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in his determination to improve the welfare and wellbeing of Public Servants in Lagos State has graciously approved an increase in Salaries for Officers in the Mainstream Public Service, Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas as well as the State Universal Basic Education Board by 20% with effect from 1st January, 2023.
“Furthermore, kindly note that the arrears for the month of January, 2023 will be paid along with Salaries for the month of March, 2023, while the arrears for the month of February, 2023 will be paid together with the salaries of April, 2023.
“This action further demonstrates this Administration’s commitment to Staff welfare. Public Servants are thus enjoined to show more commitment and dedication in the delivery of qualitative service to the citizens of the State.
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“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are to note the contents of this Circular and give it the Service- wide publicity it deserves.”
Sanwo-Olu, had in the early hours of Monday, declared winner of the Saturday’s governorship election in the state where he polled 762, 134 votes to defeat Labour Party candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour garnering 312,329 votes.
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