November 25, 2024
Sanwo-Olu Approves Slash In Transportation Fare, Permits Civil Servants To Work From Home
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Sanwo-Olu Approves Slash In Transportation Fare, Permits Civil Servants To Work From Home

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a 25 percent reduction on fares for government-owned transport services.

Speaking at a media chat this morning, the governor talked about the steps taken by his administration to ameliorate hardship in the state.

He also reduced the number of days for civil servants to report at office, saying workers from level 1 to 14 would work from home twice a week, while those from 15 to 17 were permitted to work from home once in a week.

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Governor Sanwo-Olu said other categories of civil servants, including teachers, will get other forms of support to be at work five times in a week.

Speaking to other palliative measures, the governor also said that the state will be taking delivery of 300 trailer loads of foodstuff, adding that modalities had been put in place to ensure the items get to those who really need them.

He said the government would construct four food hubs to proffer a new way of food distribution in the state and tackle rising food costs.

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