Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a work-from-home policy for civil servants in the state.
In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, the governor noted that the policy is designed to help ease the impact of the current economic situation on workers.
“The new arrangement, which commences on Monday, September 9, 2024, excludes essential workers like teachers, core health workers in the hospitals and security personnel among others.
“Under the new arrangement, officers on levels 01- 07 will work from home three days a week, officers on levels 08- 12 are to work from home two days a week, while officers on levels 13- 17 will work from home once in a week.”
The governor’s aide highlighted that all government agencies in the state have been instructed to submit a sustainable schedule for the implementation of the new policy. He emphasized that the schedule must ensure that the effectiveness of workers is not compromised.
“According to the governor’s directive, each Ministry, Department and Agency is expected to produce a workable schedule for the staff to ensure that the new work-from-home arrangement does not jeopardise effective service delivery.
“The arrangement will be in place for two months and is subject to periodic review in line with prevailing circumstances.
Also, the arrangement does not affect other palliative measures put in place by the state government, including the monthly wage award for workers and pensioners, and the free bus service for workers and students.”
“The Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji administration is committed to workers’ welfare and will continue to put in place necessary measures to enhance their productivity.”
