Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a ₦10,000 monthly transportation allowance for workers in Oyo State as part of efforts to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on the workforce.
The approval, announced on Monday, followed a formal request by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, seeking urgent intervention over the increasing cost of transportation. The state NLC Chairman, Kayode Martins, disclosed the development in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan.
According to the statement, the newly approved allowance will take effect from April 2026 and is aimed at providing relief to workers grappling with the harsh economic realities triggered by the sharp increase in petrol prices. Reports indicate that petrol currently sells between ₦1,320 and ₦1,330 per litre across parts of the state, significantly increasing commuting costs for civil servants.
Martins noted that the decision reflects the state government’s responsiveness to the concerns of organised labour and its commitment to workers’ welfare. He added that the intervention came after sustained advocacy by labour unions to mitigate the burden of rising living expenses on workers.
The NLC chairman further stated that modalities for the implementation of the transport relief would be communicated by relevant government authorities in due course. The initiative is widely seen as part of broader measures by the Oyo State Government to ease the economic strain caused by recent fuel price hikes and inflationary pressures.
The move has been welcomed by workers across the state, who view the allowance as a timely intervention to offset daily commuting expenses and improve their overall welfare.
