As part of move to further cushion the effects of the current economic hardship on workers, Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved a work-from-home arrangement for civil servants in the state.
The officers on level 01- 07 under the new arrangement, are directed to be working from home three days in a week.
Also, officers on level 08-12 are to work from home two days in a week, while officers on level 13-17 will work from home once in a week.
However, Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said 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.
According to the directive, each Ministry, Department and Agency (MDA) is expected to produce workable schedule for staff in order to ensure that the new work-from-home arrangement does not jeopardise effective service delivery.
The arrangement will be in place for a period of two months and is subject to periodic review in line with prevailing circumstances.
Also, the statement added that the arrangement does not affect other palliative measures put in place to ease the current hardship by the state government including the monthly wage award for workers and pensioners; and the free bus service for workers and students.
Governor Oyebanji stressed that his administration is committed to workers’ welfare and will continue to put necessary measures in place to enhance their productivity.