ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 25 per cent slash in transport fares for government-owned transport schemes.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a live media chat, ‘Sanwo Speaks’ on Thursday.
The Governor also announced that civil servants from levels 1–14 will begin to work three days a week as part of measures to ease the economic challenges for residents.
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He noted that the forum was intended to intimate residents of steps being taken to reduce the economic burden on Lagosians.
Sanwo-Olu stated that workers in the teaching sector will, however, maintain the five-day-a-week work schedule, but the government will ensure additional transportation support for them.