- The Lagos State Governor has announced the extension of the flexible work initiative for three months
- This decision aims to reduce the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on the workers
- Nigerians expressed their concerns, as many condemned the initiative
The Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for its workers for the next three months.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, on September 4.
In February, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, directed that the workers would work remotely on some days. He announced that workers on grade levels 01 to 14 should work from home for two days a week, while those on grade levels 15 to 17 should work from home for one day.
However, in a statement on Wednesday, September 4, Bode Agoro, the Lagos state head of service, said the government had extended the “flexible work initiative” for another three months to assuage the effects of the removal of the petrol subsidy.
“Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has magnanimously approved the extension of the flexible work-from-home initiative for an additional three (3) months with effect from September 4th to 3rd of December 2024.
“Accordingly, all accounting officers are enjoined to note the content of this circular for compliance and give it the deserved service-wide publicity," the statement reads.
The decision aimed to reduce the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on the workers.
Sanwo-Olu stated in the circular that the policy positively impacted workers’ productivity in the various ministries, departments, and agencies of the state government.
It is reported that the extension took effect on September 4.
Netizens react by condemning extension
As seen on X, we've compiled numerous reactions from Nigerians following the extension of the work-from-home initiative. Some believed the initiative was a bad idea as it didn't extend to private workers.
@IamTheIroko said: “Rubbish. What will they do with the coming inflation?
“People are here shouting great wait for the incoming inflation and rise in good and services. Just wait.”
@BiluluCharles wrote: “Ask how many of their jobs re done online or how many of them ve laptops and internet, is Lagos state govt even online?”
@EbereAmani replied: “No clear cut plan, how can you be productive from home.”
@bashirmohd2012 reacted: “Nice development, hope FG will copy and implement such policy.”
@EPoiba92128 expressed: “They have a way of justifying failure and wickedness just not to blame their made in Lagos demi-god.”
@Ofensala147 said: “So gateman suppose work from home? Cleaners suppose work from home? Chefs suppose work from home? Stupid ass ppl…”
@Ishow_leck wrote: “At least very thoughtful. Civil servants will be relieved, what about the private company workers?”
@Oluwatoyinzoe replied: “Don't use work at home to deceive us, we say no to the new fuel price.”
@uzomauzo5 expressed: “Most of the employees are in the private sector and private sectors... You know the rest.”
@DivineJ16226079 said: “He is indirectly telling you to go and start something else to supplement your income.”
Sanwo-Olu gifts corps members N100,000 each, promises them jobs
Meanwhile, TheRadar reported earlier that Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members in his state a sum of N100,000 each.
He also declared a N5 billion donation for building a new permanent site for the Lagos NYSC camp, along with automatic employment in the state public service for the top 100 corps members from the outgoing batch.