The Ogun State Government has implemented measures to alleviate the financial strain on its public servants, approving a N10,000 monthly transport allowance and a weekly day off. These interventions are designed to combat the rising cost of living and the impact of increased fuel prices.

The approval was announced by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, via the state’s official X handle. This special transport allowance and the additional day off will be in effect for three months, commencing in April 2026.

The government stated that the initiative aims to provide immediate relief while ensuring the continued productivity of the public service. Each eligible worker will receive the N10,000 allowance monthly throughout the three-month period.

In addition to the allowance, workers are entitled to one day off duty per week. This is intended to ease commuting stress and enhance work-life balance. However, certain essential service providers, including medical personnel, judicial staff, teachers, security personnel, Accounting Officers, and Heads of Departments, are exempted from the weekly day-off due to the critical nature of their duties.

Despite these exemptions, all affected workers will still benefit from the transport allowance, ensuring a broad support base across the workforce. These measures are being introduced against a backdrop of rising inflation in Nigeria, with headline inflation reaching 15.38% in March 2026, an increase from 15.06% in February, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.