The Osun State Government has disbursed another round of palliative payments to civil servants across the state as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare and cushion the impact of prevailing economic challenges.
The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, announced the disbursement in a statement on the state’s X handle on Wednesday, saying the intervention reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting public servants.
“As part of our commitment to civil servants of Osun State, the backbone of our administration, we have once again disbursed palliatives to augment their salaries,” Rasheed said.
He noted that the Adeleke administration introduced periodic palliative payments before implementing the new minimum wage, describing the move as a demonstration of its commitment to workers’ welfare.
“Notably, we commenced periodic palliative payments even before implementing the new minimum wage increase, which positioned Osun as one of the first states in the federation to do so,” he said.
The government also contrasted its record on workers’ welfare with that of the previous administration.
“This stands in stark contrast to the previous administration, which weaponized poverty and systematically deprived civil servants of their earned salaries and entitlements.
“Our government is committed to ensuring that those who serve the state are treated with dignity and provided with their rightful compensation,” the statement said.
According to the government, the continued payment of palliatives forms part of a broader agenda to restore confidence in the public service, improve staff morale, attract competent personnel, and enhance service delivery to the people of the state.
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