Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hours after winning his second term bid has increased the salaries of workers in the state by 20 percent. 

The Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a circular reiterated the governor‘s determination to improve the welfare and well-being of public servants in Lagos State.

The beneficiaries of the increment were officers in the mainstream public service, local governments, local council development areas, and the State Universal Basic Education Board the 20 percent increment will be effective from January 1, 2023. “Furthermore, kindly note that the arrears for January 2023 will be paid along with salaries for March 2023, while the arrears for 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.”