Osun Begins Over Five Months Salary Payment

Osun state government has announced 50 per cent cut in salaries and allowances of all political office holders in the state, just as it commenced the process of paying salaries of civil servants in the state.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s Office, the government said it is paying the balance of November and full December salary arrears owed.

It assured that serious efforts are on to ensure the remaining months are also cleared.

Buhari Approves N413.7bn Bailout Funds for Federal Government, States

President Muhammadu Buhari has taken action to end the lingering crisis of unpaid workers’ salaries in the country, especially in several states of the federation, The Newly sworn in President  has approved a comprehensive relief package designed to salvage the situation.

In addition to the direct cash bailout, the three tiers of government will be sharing $1.7 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA), effectively emptying the account meant to shield the economy from exogenous shocks.