Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu of Lagos State has announced a 20 percent salary increase for civil servants in the mainstream public service. The new pay structure, which takes effect on 1 January 2023, will also benefit employees in local government areas, local council development areas, and the State Universal Basic Education Board.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by Lagos State Head of Service Hakeem Muri‑Okunola. The statement clarified that the arrears for January 2023 will be paid together with salaries for March, while the arrears for February 2023 will be paid with the April salaries.
The governor’s administration described the move as a demonstration of its commitment to staff welfare and called on public servants to show greater commitment and dedication in delivering quality services to the state’s citizens. All accounting officers were instructed to note the circular’s contents and ensure it receives the appropriate service‑wide publicity.
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