Ekiti State’s Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has recently approved a new work-from-home policy for civil servants across the state. This initiative is designed to help alleviate the financial strain that many workers are currently facing due to the economic climate.
In a statement released by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, it was detailed that employees at levels 01-07 will be able to work from home three days a week. Meanwhile, those at levels 08-12 will work remotely for two days each week, and employees at levels 13-17 will have the option to work from home once a week.
Starting Monday, September 9, 2024, this new arrangement will not apply to essential personnel, including teachers, key health workers in hospitals, and security staff, among others. The governor has directed that each Ministry, Department, and Agency (MDA) should create a feasible schedule for their teams to ensure that the efficiency of service delivery remains unaffected by this new work-from-home policy.
This arrangement is set to last for two months and will be reviewed periodically based on the circumstances at that time. Notably, it will not interfere with other support measures already implemented by the state government, such as the monthly wage bonuses for both workers and pensioners, as well as the free bus services for employees and students.
The administration led by Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji is firmly dedicated to improving the welfare of its workers and will keep introducing necessary strategies to boost their productivity.
