Biodun Oyebanji, the Ekiti State Governor, has approved a work-from-home policy for civil servants in the state.

The governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Friday, stated that “the arrangement is aimed at further cushioning the effect of the current economic situation on workers in the state.

“The new arrangement, which commences on Monday, September 9, 2024, excludes essential workers like teachers, core health workers in the hospitals and security personnel among others.

“Under the new arrangement, officers on levels 01- 07 will work from home three days a week, officers on levels 08- 12 are to work from home two days a week, while officers on levels 13- 17 will work from home once in a week.”

The governor’s aide pointed out that each government agency in the state had been ordered to present a sustainable schedule for the new policy, which must not affect the effectiveness of the workers.

Oyebode stated, “According to the governor’s directive, each Ministry, Department and Agency is expected to produce a workable schedule for the staff to ensure that the new work-from-home arrangement does not jeopardise effective service delivery.

“The Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji administration is committed to workers’ welfare and will continue to put in place necessary measures to enhance their productivity,” Oyebode noted.