Simultaneously, he sanctioned the disbursement of an end-of-year bonus equal to 50% of the basic salary for political appointees, public servants, local government and local council development areas employees, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board staff, and the Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps.
The endorsement was communicated in a circular signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, under reference number CIR/HOS/'23/Vol. 1/109.
The circular, bearing the title '2023 End Of Year Bonus And Implementation Of Wage Awards,' clarified that the governor's approval stems from his administration's recognition of public servants' contributions to the state's progress and his dedication to their well-being.
Furthermore, the statement highlighted that the end-of-year bonus and the wage award, to be disbursed concurrently with the December 2023 salary, would not be subject to taxation.
The statement reads, “As part of the present administration’s continuous appreciation of the contributions of all public servants towards the advancement of the state and its unrelenting commitment to the welfare of its workforce, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Governor has graciously approved the payment of 50% of basic salary as end-of-year bonus for all political appointees and public servants, including employees of local governments and local council development areas, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board and Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps.
“In the same vein, Mr. Governor has further approved the implementation of the wage award (palliative) pending the review of the national minimum wage.
“Therefore, the 50% of basic salary as an end-of-year Bonus, as well as the wage award palliative), will be paid alongside the December 2023 salary as a “non-taxable element”.
“Sequel to the foregoing, public servants are implored to continually strive for excellence in providing qualitative service delivery to the people of the State in line with Mr Governor’s THEMES+ Agenda.
“Accordingly, all heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are hereby enjoined to note the content of this circular and give it the service-wide publicity it deserves.”
