Lagos State’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today Thursday, 22nd February 2024, reduced public servants’ working period to three days per week.
He said this was part of plans to cushion the cost of living crisis in the country.
“We want to start with our public servants, immediately from next week, Civil servants from the lower level will be working like three times a week and level 15-17 can work four times in a week,” Sanwo-Olu said during a media parley in Ikeja.
As palliative for the rising cost of food, he said his administration would open more low-cost markets where Lagosians could buy foodstuffs at discounted rates.
“We will open Sunday Markets in at least 42 identified markets across Lagos State. You will be able to buy food items at a discounted price. You will only be able to buy items worth up to N25,000,” the Governor said.
He added that the 25 percent reduction on transport services would start this weekend for the State Public Transport system (BRT, Train, Ferry).
The Governor noted that his administration was also discussing with various transport unions to reduce fares.
“First is to express empathy with our citizens, We are not unmindful of the situation. As leaders, we must be able to solve socioeconomic problems,” Sanwo-Olu said.
