Tuesday, March, 24 2026 - The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State
chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement released on Monday, March 23, disclosed
that the governor has granted the request of the union on the issue of
transportation allowance.
The statement read
“Following
the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the Nigeria
Labour Congress (NLC) earlier this morning, the state government has approved a
N10,000 transportation allowance for all workers in the state.
The newly
approved allowance is set to take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed
relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs amid current
economic challenges.
This
development comes as a direct response to sustained advocacy by the state NLC,
aimed at cushioning the impact of increased living expenses on the workforce.
Further
details on implementation are expected to be communicated by the relevant
government authorities in due course.”
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