- Safiu Kehinde
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved Work-from-home Policy for civil servants across the state.
This was disclosed in statement issued the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode.
As contained in the statement posted on the state’s official X handle yesterday, the designed hybrid work arrangement would allow officers on Grade Levels 01 – 07 to work from home three days a week, Grade Levels 08 – 12 will work from home for two days each week, while officers on Grade Levels 13 – 17 will be permitted to work from home for one day every week.
This according to the governor was part of the state government’s effort to relief workers of the current economic hardship.
However, Oyebanji noted that the policy will not affect previous relief interventions of the state government.
The statement read in part; “As part of efforts to alleviate the impact of the current economic situation, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a work-from-home policy for civil servants in the state.
“This arrangement, set to commence on Monday, September 9, 2024, excludes essential workers such as teachers, core health workers, and security personnel among others.
“The policy will remain in effect for two months and is subject to periodic review based on the prevailing economic conditions.
“The governor has directed each Ministry, Department, and Agency (MDA) to develop a workable schedule for their staff to ensure that the new arrangement does not compromise the quality of service delivery.
“Ekiti State Government remains committed to the welfare of its workers and will continue to implement measures to enhance their productivity and well-being, therefore, this initiative does not affect other palliative measures implemented by the state government, including the monthly wage award for workers and pensioners, as well as the free bus rides for workers and students.”