Sanwo-Olu orders a 20% pay raise for employees in Lagos state.

Yesterday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave his approval for the implementation of a 20% pay raise for state employees.

The employees include individuals who work for the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Local Government Areas, and Local Council Development Areas.

Beginning on January 1st, 2023, the new pay system will be in place. Also, the arrears for the months of January 2023 and February 2023 will be paid concurrently with the salaries for the following months of March and April, respectively.

The Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the implementation of the salary in a circular, saying: “This is to notify for general information that Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his determination to improve the welfare and wellbeing of public servants in Lagos State has kindly approved an increase in Salaries for Officers in the Mainstream Public Service, Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas as well as the State Universal Basic Education.

“Furthermore, kindly note that the arrears for the month of January, 2023 will be paid along with Salaries for the month of March, 2023, while the arrears for the month of February, 2023 will be paid together with the salaries of April, 2023.

“This action further demonstrates this Administration’s commitment to Staff welfare. Public Servants are thus enjoined to show more commitment and dedication in the delivery of qualitative service to the citizens of the State.

“Accordingly, all Accounting Officers are to note the contents of this Circular and give it the Service- wide publicity it deserves.”