In a bid to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Ekiti State’s residents, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has sanctioned the disbursement of a N5,000 conditional cash transfer to 10,000 households.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This intervention, among others, is geared towards aiding the most economically disadvantaged individuals and will be implemented from August through December 2023, with a particular focus on the elderly population.
Speaking at a press briefing in Ado Ekiti, Commissioner for Finance Mr. Akintunde Oyebode, who headed the governor-appointed three-member committee tasked with proposing swift measures to cushion the fallout, highlighted the committee’s consultations with various stakeholders, including Organized Labor, to formulate viable interventions….CONTINUE READING
Akintunde revealed that the list of initiatives within Ekiti State’s Subsidy Relief Program includes the incorporation of 10,000 individuals into the Ulera Wa health insurance program, as well as the launch of a food distribution initiative set to commence this month.
The Commissioner also underscored support for local farmers through input distribution, financial aid for small businesses, and the informal sector.
Engagement with organized labor, Akintunde continued, led to the governor’s approval of immediate measures, which encompass:
- Payment of one year’s leave bonus for State and Local Government workers.
- Payment of one month’s pension arrears for State and local government pensioners.
- Implementation of consequential adjustment for workers on GL. 14 to GL. 17 for State and Local Government workers.
- Implementation of 90% CONHESS and 100% Hazard Allowance for health workers at the Local Governments.
- Salary parity for clinical staff of the Hospitals’ Management Board.
This concerted effort aims to alleviate the financial strain caused by the fuel subsidy removal and prioritize the welfare of Ekiti State’s vulnerable population.
