Osogbo, Nov. 29, 2023 – The Osun State Government has approved N15,000 monthly allowance for workers in the state as part of palliatives on petrol subsidy removal.
The state government also approved N10,000 allowance for pensioners.
A circular on these allowances, dated November 28th, 2023 with reference number BHR&CB/08/LIR/23 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Sunday Fadele, was released on Wednesday.
The circular titled, “Implementation of Palliatives for Active Workers and Pensioners in Osun State”, read in parts: “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 Osun 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 one 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.” (GBN)
