Lagos cancels work from home initiative

The Lagos state government has cancelled the work from home initiative in the state public service, which was introduced to reduce burden of cost of transportation of civil servants due to removal of fuel subsidy.

The Lagos state government in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro,  said the cancellation of work from home initiative  was in furtherance to the implementation of the New Minimum Wage in the State Public Service and other commendable measures put in place by the administration  of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to improve the welfare and well-being of public servants.

“It is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Governor,

Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the cancellation of the work from home initiative in the Lagos State Public Service.

“To this end, cancellation of the work from home initiative which had been in place since February 2024 will take effect from 31st March, 2025.

“In view of the above, public servants are implored to fully rededicate themselves to effective discharge of their duties and ensure improved service delivery in their various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAS).

“Accordingly, accounting officers are enjoined to note the contents of this circular and give it the service-wide publicity it deserves,” the statement reads.