Lagos – The Lagos State Government will pay its workers 15 per cent bonus in the December salary as an end of the year gift, the State Head of Service, Mrs Oluseyi Williams, said on Friday.


Williams spoke at the end of the year get together and appreciation party for principals and directors in the Ministry of Education.

She said that the bonus would be paid along with the December salary any moment from now.
According to her, the bonus is to show that the government is committed to the welfare of workers.

“Some states are owing their workers up to four months salary but that is not the case in Lagos.

“I was discussing with some HOS and they told me they are looking for money to pay their workers salaries.

“Our workers will receive their December salary any moment from now and I am happy to say it that it will come with 15 per cent bonus.

“Government appreciates your service to the state and urges you to continue to put in your best.

“Wherever you get your daily meal, it is good to put in your best; your reward is on earth,” she said.

The HOS urged the principals and directors to re-double their effort in 2015.

Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye, Lagos State Commissioner for Education said that party was to thank the principals and directors for their wonderful performance in 2014.

She urged them to do more in their duties, adding that to whom much is given, much is expected.

“You are a veritable member of the education family and we are here to celebrate you and thank you for taking care of our children in your care.

“As you take care of the children, God will reward you all.

“We are not there yet but with your support, we will get their together,” she said.

Mr Segun Raheem, NUT Chairman, Lagos branch commended the government for appreciating the contributions of the principals and directors.

Raheem also commended the government for introducing Eko project, a World Bank supported project, saying it has improved students performance in many areas.

He said that teachers in Lagos were grossly inadequate and the available ones were not evenly distributed.

“We have few teachers in English, History, Music and Geography.

“The result of last May/June SSCE examination shows students perform poorly; as professionals, we need to come together to discuss and see if this is so.

“We should find out why students are failing English and not other subjects set in the same language,” he said.

Raheem urged the principals to adopt the ethics of teaching and do things right in their schools.

“Among teachers in Nigeria, teachers in Lagos are outstanding; the motivational activities have helped a lot.

Raheem urged the government to monitor projects being carried out by some contractors in some schools to ensure quality service.

Prof. Abisogun Leigh, former Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, (LASU) commended the government for giving bonus to its workers.

Leigh, also a former commissioner for education in 1978 in the state, said that Lagos State has performed well in the area of education.

“Teaching is a profession that teaches others, whether it is recognised or not, you should know that what you are doing is noble.

“Education is a wonderful profession and I am proud to be part of it,’’ he said.

The ministry also presented awards to some outstanding directors and principals in the six education districts.

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Abeg, for those y'al that will recieving this B, holla at your boy. Just 3% of the whole thing you will be getting; not asking for much, aint greedy..

I wish Willie Obiano will emulate fashola on this

Nice one though, that is if it is not aimed at something else sha

tinz like dix will never happen in PDP states...kogi nd jos is yet to pay salary for 3months.. nd u stil xpct mi to vote same party?haba even if na curse or charm dem dey use,e no go work dix tym.

That's good to hear

hope no b Only teachers oo....this 1 wen I de see.......NUT, Education, teaching.....anyways e no easy....no b dem dem.

Fashola for president.....

where were all these money before now??
haha... please the civil servants or no vote for your candidate.

election na bad thing o

men don dey vomit money wey dem chop.

fashola for UN secretary general

Fashola till 2019

I am waiting to hear such for Rivers State

ok

kestolove95:
tinz like dix will never happen in PDP states...kogi nd jos is yet to pay salary for 3months.. nd u stil xpct mi to vote same party?haba even if na curse or charm dem dey use,e no go work dix tym.

u tink say ur vote de count

APC is d best....... Fashola is working.......GMB2015

Impressive

Austindark:
dd

4 diddy money

more money to spend this holiday period...

How on earth will lagos baje when the right king is sitting on the thrown (Fashola) I hail ooh...

Let us hope the December salary nwa will not come in February
These people,lie a whole lot

Zamfara and katsina nko?

Lagos has no reason to worry about dwindling oil price.

It stands gidigba.

this xmas are go sweet for some people ooo

Wise decision by Fashola led govt. Everyone is a winner!

lanxlot:
4 diddy money

impressive brain work

Nice 1. Fashola!

That's why I love Lagos government, Gov. Adams here only thinks of how he will reduce their salary or sack teachers

Fashola God bless you. Even with all you have done in Lagos you embezzle we will not complain. Not what our President is doing at the federal level.

PS: I heard money has been released for stoves(FG) quote me if any on your grand parents or old ones has received any.

Whaoooooooooo time to celebrate

And one clown that is lining his family up and himselfn for senatorial post is still owing workers since October.... foolish TA orji. Sorry for Abia state

Am not surprise, here in Oyo state worker receives 13months salaries per year( a free month salary)

APC for just gv this young man presidential Ticket....make I hear say he no win,well GEJ till fashola decides to contest .