LASG says motivated workforce cornerstone of sustainable governance, economic growth
Ogun State Government, yesterday, approved one day off duty in a week and N10,000 transport allowance palliative for workers in the state, following the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the country.

The state’s Head of Service (HoS), Kehinde Onasanya, who made this known in a statement yesterday, in Abeokuta, the state capital, said that the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration took the step to cushion the effect of petrol hike, which had resulted in the spike in cost of living and transportation in the state.

He said that the one-day-off duty would not apply to essential duty workers, such as medical, judicial, and security personnel, teachers, and heads of departments, noting that they will also benefit from the transport allowance.

The HoS added that accounting officers in the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) would decide the specific day-off duty for eligible workers to avoid disrupting service delivery.

RELATEDLY, Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to human capital development and industrial harmony, describing a motivated workforce as the cornerstone of sustainable governance and economic growth.

Head of Service, Bode Agoro, while speaking yesterday, during the opening of the 2026 Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) meeting at the State Treasury Office (STO) Resource Centre, emphasised that the reconvening of the Council reflects a shared commitment to accountability and the strengthening of established processes.

In his keynote address, the Head of Service stated that the well-being of public servants is directly linked to the state’s overall institutional effectiveness.

He reassured labour leaders that the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu remains committed to promoting staff welfare within the limits of available resources.

Also, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, described the relationship between the government and trade unions as a “partnership” rather than a “battleground.”

He noted that the ministry is proactively addressing the pressures of the current economic climate through continuous dialogue and aggressive capacity building.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Establishments and Training, Olubusola Abidakun, who chaired the Council, expressed her delight at the reconvening of the meeting, adding that it is always better to jaw-jaw.

Abidakun reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to fostering a conducive work environment, stating that the resolutions reached during this Council meeting would further strengthen government-labour relations and support the effective implementation of the state’s T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda.

However, Chairman, Joint Negotiating Council, Michael Domingo, added that the Council’s meeting was not just a formality but an opportunity to address the challenges facing the workforce, noting that workers’ welfare remains key.