The Osun State Government has commenced another round of palliative payments to civil servants, saying the initiative is aimed at easing the impact of the current economic situation while improving workers’ welfare.
The development was announced on Wednesday by the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement shared on the state’s X handle.
Rasheed said the latest payment underscores the administration’s continued commitment to supporting public servants across the state.
“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 added that the state government began the palliative programme before implementing the new minimum wage, describing it as part of its efforts to prioritise 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 used the opportunity to compare its handling of workers’ welfare with that of the previous administration, maintaining that its approach places greater emphasis on the well-being of civil servants.
“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 sustained palliative payments are part of broader reforms designed to strengthen confidence in the public service, boost employee morale, attract skilled personnel, and improve service delivery across the state.
