In response to the recent surge in the price of petrol, the Public Complaints Commission, a federal government agency, has taken measures to alleviate the impact on its workforce.
The agency has decided to reduce the number of workdays for its employees.
The official announcement regarding this change in the work schedule was conveyed through a memo dated July 18, 2023.
The memo, titled ‘Adjustment of work schedule,’ was signed by the secretary to the commission, Hajiya Mamman.
According to the directive of the memo to all state commissioners, the work schedule should be restructured to accommodate the current economic situation of staff members
The memo reads: “Due to the recent fuel increase which represents fifteen per cent (15%) increase from the amount we have been buying since the inception of this regime with its attendant (sic) consequences on everybody in Nigeria and our staff.
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“I am directed to request you to work out a work plan and attendance structure that will enable staff to work painstakingly. The office should be divided into two (2) teams, for equitable interchange within the week with Mondays being general attendance for everyone.
“This is to ameliorate the hardship being faced by staff due to the fuel subsidy removal. This arrangement will last till the situation improves. Please, accept the Honourable Chief Commissioners esteemed regards.”
Good Evening Nigeria recalls that states like Edo, and Kwara states have all reduced work days to three days a week..