The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved hazard, shift allowances for men of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency.
The State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni made this known during a courtesy visit paid by the agency at the HOS conference room, Secretariat, Ibadan.
She said the present administration would purchase additional fire fighting trucks, loose equipment and additional working tools to improve the efficiency of the agency.
Mrs Oni enjoined officers of the agency to be committed and dedicated to work in their various duty posts to contribute their own quota to the development of the State.
She said, “the hazard allowance was N50 Naira since1994 (30 years ago) before the new approval in 2024 was in response to an earlier request by the management of the fire fighting agency for the implementation of hazard allowances for their staff to further boost their morale and commitment to fire fighting safety, as well as their well-being”.
In his remarks, the General Manager of the Agency, Reverend Akinyemi Akinyinka hinted that the approval would serve as a morale booster for effectiveness and efficiency for the men of the agency to perform their duty optimally.
He added further that Governor Makinde has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the state workforce, with assurance that his administration would continue to prioritise the well-being of its workers.
Abiodun Atilola
Media Officer to the SSG/HOS
August, 2024