By Abiola Olawale
The Lagos state government on Thursday announced its decision to slash the working days of public servants in the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, in a media parley said the directive is to help cushion the effect of the economic hardship in the country.
The governor said civil servants from the lower level will now work for only three days in a week while public servants from 15-17 levels will need to work for four times a week.
The governor said, “We want to start with our public servants, immediately from next week, Civil servants from the lower level will be working like three times a week and level 15-17 can work four times in a week,” Sanwo-Olu said during the ongoing media parley on economic hardship.
Sanwo-Olu also announced a 25% cut in the cost of public transportation while promising to open Sunday food markets in about 42 locations across the state for residents to get food items at reduced prices.
“We will open Sunday Markets in at least 42 identified markets across Lagos State. You will be able to buy food items at a discounted price. You will only be able to buy items worth up to N25,000,” the governor added.
