Subsidy Removal: Kwara Reduces Workdays  For Public Servants

In response to the recent surge in transport fares and the resulting financial strain on public workers, the Kwara State Government has introduced temporary measures to alleviate the situation.
The State Head of Service (HOS), Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole, announced that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazak has directed a reduction in work days from five to three days per week for all state-employed workers.
In a Statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Office of the HOS, Murtala Atoyebi, and made available to Newsmen, Monday, the directive was aimed at mitigating the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidies by the Federal Government.
Oluwole stated that the purpose of this measure was to provide relief to the workers who have been grappling with the skyrocketing cost of transportation.
She explained that by reducing the number of work days, the government aims to ease the financial burden on employees and help them cope with the increased transport expenses resulting from the fuel subsidy removal.
To ensure effective implementation, the Head of Service instructed all Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to promptly devise a format indicating the alternating work days for each employee under their purview.
According to her, this arrangement would enable a smooth transition to the new schedule and ensure that all workers are aware of their designated work days.
While noting that the government has shown compassion towards the workers, Oluwole cautioned against abusing the governor’s generosity.
She stressed that the Head of Service’s office would intensify its monitoring of MDAs to ensure strict compliance with the new directive.
“The government expects employees to adhere to the revised work schedule diligently and demonstrate professionalism in their duties.
“The temporary reduction in work days is seen as a proactive step by the Kwara State Government to address the immediate financial challenges faced by public workers.
“By implementing this measure, the government aims to provide relief and support its employees during this period of increased transportation costs.