Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved an additional ₦50,000 to state workers’ salaries for May.
The move is part of efforts to cushion the prevailing economic hardship, particularly the impact of rising fuel prices.
The governor announced this during the 2026 Workers Day celebration themed “Insecurity, Poverty: Bane of Decent Work”, held on Friday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
“Our job has always been to make sure that the city we are building is also a city that works for you,” the governor said.
“We know that the prices of fuel are rising. We know we did not cause the war in Iran, but we are feeling its impact. So this government has made the decision that for this May, there will be an additional ₦50,000 for every worker in Lagos State, irrespective of grades – ₦50,000 across the board.”
