Citing the need to improve service delivery and conform to the new minimum wage, the Lagos State Government has eliminated remote work for state employees.
In order to mitigate the effects of the elimination of fuel subsidies, the remote work policy was implemented in February 2024.
Bode Agoro, Head of Service, made the announcement yesterday. According to him, the cancellation was authorised by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and would take effect on March 31.
He said, “It is hereby notified for general information that the governor has approved the cancellation of the work-from-home initiative in the Lagos State Public Service.”
The state government approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants on October 17, 2024, and officials think that complete on-site work will increase productivity.
Bode Agoro called for public employees to return to their duties in order to guarantee better service delivery throughout all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
A five-year industrial policy has also been initiated by the state government to make the state a hub for industry that is competitive worldwide.
The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, stated that the goal of the 2025–2030 strategy is to promote a resilient, sustainable, and innovative industrial environment that capitalises on technology, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
She said that the Lagos State Industrial Policy concentrated on important issues including sustainability, innovation, and international best practices during the Lagos State Industrial Policy Consultative Assembly and Validation Workshop, which was organised to gather feedback on the state’s economic growth plan.
She added that the review also intends to put Lagos State in a position to increase its GDP contribution, which currently stands at over 30%.