Makinde Approves N10,000 Transport Support For Civil Servants

Amid prevailing economic challenges triggered by the war in the Middle East, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants across the state, to be implemented for an initial period of three months.

The announcement was made yesterday during the supervision of the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub in Oyo.

Makinde explained that the initiative was part of the state government’s strategic response to prevailing economic challenges, particularly the rising cost of transportation driven by the ongoing energy crisis, which has significantly affected workers’ welfare and productivity.

He noted that the support scheme is aimed at easing the financial strain on civil servants while sustaining efficient service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies.

The governor added that the ₦10,000 transport allowance will take effect from this month, with detailed disbursement guidelines to be communicated through appropriate government channels in due course.