Hours After Winning His 2nd Term Bid, Sanwo-Olu Approves 20% Salary Increase For Workers

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a 20% salary increase for civil servants in the state.

The salary increment comes a few hours after Babajide Sanwo-Olu was declared winner of the Lagos governorship election for a second term of four years.

The state Head of Service,HoS, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a circular dated Monday, March 20, 2023, disclosed plan for the implementation of the 20% increase in the salaries of civil servants 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 takes effect from January 1, 2023. Also, 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.

The circular read in part: “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.

“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are to note the contents of this Circular and give it the Service- wide publicity it deserves.”

KanyiDaily recalls that the Labour Party governoship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour had rejected the election result, saying he is “convinced beyond any doubt ” that the outcome of the election does not represent “the wishes of the majority of peaceful Lagosians”.