Ekiti govt approves work-from-home policy for workers

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has announced a new work-from-home policy designed to alleviate the economic strain on civil servants amid the current economic challenges.

This development was communicated through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode.

The new policy, which takes effect from Monday, September 9, 2024, is intended to provide support to state workers during these difficult times.

However, certain essential workers are exempt from this arrangement. These include teachers, critical healthcare staff, and security personnel, who will continue to perform their duties on-site.

The statement reads in part, “the arrangement is aimed at further cushioning the effect of the current economic situation on workers in the state.

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“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.”

Governor Oyebanji’s aide emphasized that each government agency in the state has been instructed to develop a practical schedule for implementing this policy, ensuring it does not compromise the effectiveness of government operations.

Oyebode further explained, “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 jeopardise effective service delivery.

“The arrangement will be in place for two months and is subject to periodic review in line with prevailing circumstances.”

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE