Oyebanji approves work-from-home policy for Ekiti workers

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a work-from-home policy for civil servants in the state.

The governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Friday, stated that “the arrangement is aimed at further cushioning the effect of the current economic situation on workers in the state.

“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 governor’s aide pointed out that each government agency in the state had been ordered to present a sustainable schedule for the new policy, which must not affect the effectiveness of the workers.

Oyebode stated, “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.

“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,” Oyebode noted.