In a move to alleviate the impact of petroleum subsidy removal, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has greenlit a monthly disbursement of N15,000 for active civil servants and N10,000 for pensioners over the next six months.
The approval was conveyed in an official statement released on Wednesday by Sunday Olugbenga Fadele, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building.
The circular, with reference number BHR&CB/08/LIR/23 and titled “Implementation of Palliatives for Active Workers and Pensioners in Osun State,” was addressed to key officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Head of Service, and Commissioners.
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It reads, “Sequel to the negotiation meetings and interactions with the labour movement in Osun State, including the representatives of Nigerian Union of Pensioners, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has graciously approved the monthly payment of N15,000.00 to each active worker and N10,000.00 to each pensioner in sun State as palliatives to assuage the pains being experienced as a result of removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“The payment, as approved, is to commence from the month of December 2023 for a period of six (6) months.
“While acknowledging and appreciating the understanding of Osun State workers and pensioners for their show of understanding regarding the efforts of the State Government in the last year to improve tremendously on their welfare, being the first on the 5-Point Action Plan, the present administration will continue to ensure that its commitment to the welfare of workers is met at all times.”