*Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Head of Service in Lagos State, says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved 20 percent salary increment for public servants and restated his administration’s determination to improve staff welfare across the state in Nigeria

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has increased the salaries of workers in the state by 20 percent, shortly after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu secured a second term in office at the recent gubernatorial polls.

Governor Sanwo-Olu increased the salaries of workers in the state by 20 percent.

Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Head of Service (HoS) in Lagos State, in a circular to that effect said the governor reiterated his administration’s determination to improve the welfare and well-being of public servants in Lagos State.

Muri-Okunola disclosed 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 (SUBEB) by 20 percent, effective from January 1, 2023.

He also stated: “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.”

The statement further noted the “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.”