Oyo cushions workers expenses by  subsidising food commodities

File photo: Seyi Makinde

The Oyo State government has started to subsidise essential food items, such as bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential food items for its workers.

The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said this in a statement on Sunday in Ibadan.

Oyelade said the initiative was part of the state government’s efforts “to cushion the effects of current economic challenges on workers and ensure a more comfortable December festive season.

“The intervention aligns with the welfare-driven agenda of the state government, aimed at improving the standard of living of workers and promoting food affordability.”

According to him, the initiative driven by the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State will sell the subsidised food items valued at N100 million to civil and public servants across the state.

“The initiative is strictly for state workers who have indicated interest, and beneficiaries must be properly collated by their respective ministries’ account sections to ensure a smooth and transparent process.

“Payment for the commodities will be made through salary deductions beginning from February 2026.

“The arrangement is designed to ease the financial burden on workers while ensuring accountability,” the commissioner said.

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