Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a work-from-home policy for civil servants in the state.
In a statement released on Friday, September 6, by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado Ekiti, the governor said the initiative is intended to alleviate the economic challenges currently faced by state 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 aide to the governor highlighted that all state government agencies have been instructed to develop a sustainable plan for implementing the work-from-home policy, making sure that it does not hinder the productivity of the employees.
“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 jeopardize effective service delivery,” Oyebode stated.
“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.”
