Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Allocates N500m for Workers' Loans

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a sum of N500 million for housing and motor vehicle loan schemes for public servants. This approval also includes upward reviews of loan ceilings and Duty Tour Allowance for officers on official assignments, both within and outside the state, including international assignments.

The announcement was made by the state Head of Service, Segun Odusanya, during a press briefing in Akure. Odusanya praised the governor's commitment to improving workers' welfare and emphasized the administration's focus on the welfare of both workers and pensioners.

He stated that the government has also been addressing inherited gratuity arrears for pensioners and has harmonized pensions for retired heads of service and permanent secretaries. The 2026 Public Service Week celebration, themed “Harnessing public service for good governance,” is set to promote professionalism and accountability among public servants.