The Lagos State Government has increased the hazard Allowance of health workers in the state from N5,000 to N25,000, an increase of 400 percent as appreciation to front line workers involved in the fight against coronavirus in the state.
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According to a circular signed by the head of service for Lagos State, Hakeem Muri-okuno, Governor Sanwo-olu approved the sum for the month of April and it was to appreciate health workers in the state involved in the fight against coronavirus.
Excerpts from the circular read:
In appreciation of the dedication of all Health Officers in Lagos State to the fight against the Coronavirus Pandemic, as well as their daily hazardous exposure to the highly contagious disease, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Governor has approved the increment of Hazard Allowance for all Health Officers in Lagos State from N5,000 (Five Thousand Naira) to N25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Naira) for the month of April, 2020.
“The gesture is an incentive to all Health Officers in the State, as Frontline Responders in the fight against the Pandemic. It is believed that the Officers would reciprocate same with more doggedness and enthusiasm towards duty in all Health facilities State-wide.
“Furthermore, I wish to reiterate that our collective efforts will yield the desired result, as this Pandemic shall pass. Accounting Officers are enjoined to note the contents of this Circular and give it the Service-wide publicity it deserves.