The executive governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has approved a ₦10,000 monthly transportation allowance for workers in Oyo State as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices.
The allowance, which will take effect from April 2026, was disclosed by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement issued on Monday.
Martins said the approval followed a formal request by labour leaders to address the increasing cost of transportation faced by workers.
According to him, the intervention is aimed at providing relief amid prevailing economic challenges, particularly the surge in fuel prices, with petrol currently selling between ₦1,320 and ₦1,330 per litre in the state.
“Following the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the NLC earlier today, the state government has approved a ₦10,000 transportation allowance for all workers,” the statement read.
“The newly approved allowance will take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs.”
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