Sanwo-Olu Increases Lagos Workers’ Salary By 20%

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has increased the salaries of workers in the state by 20 per cent, shortly after he secured a second term in office.

This was made known in a circular  circular by Muri-Okunola the Head of Service, Hakeem , the governor reiterated his administration’s determination to improve the welfare and well-being of public servants in Lagos State.

According to the circular those affected by the increment were officers in the mainstream public service, local governments and local council development areas, and the State Universal Basic Education Board by 20 percent with effect from January 1, 2023.

The statement reads:

“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,”

“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.”