Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the increase of salaries of Civil servants in the state by 20%.
According to a circular seen by Oyo News, released by the state Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the increment takes effect from January 2023.
The arrears for the month of January will be paid alongside March salaries while the one for February will be paid when April salaries are being paid, the circular said.
Recall that Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, won his re-election bid, after a keenly contested governorship election.
Sanwo-Olu, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), performed his civic responsibility at Eiyekole, Polling Unit 006 at Ward E3, St. Stephens Nursery and Primary School, Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island Local Government Area around 10:30 am.