Sanwo-Olu increases Lagos’ workers’ salary by 20%

Winifred Bosa, Lagos

LAGOS State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has increased the salaries of workers in the state by 20 per cent.
This is coming shortly after he secured a second term in office.
Beneficiaries of the increment were officers in the mainstream public service, local governments and local council development areas, and the state Universal Basic Education Board.
The 20 percent increment takes effect from January 1, 2023.
In a circular by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the governor said: “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,” the statement read.
“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.”