Some civil servants in Lagos will now work on Saturdays, starting from May 3.
They will resume at 10am and close at 2pm.

Those affected in the pilot scheme are workers in the ministries of Transport, Physical Planning and Urban Development and Land Bureau.
Governor Babatunde Fashola announced this yesterday at LTV8 Blue Roof multipurpose hall while rendering an account of his stewardship to the people on his 2,100 days in office.
The event was attended by the first Military Administrator of the state Brig.Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, former Governor Lateef Jakande and Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas.

House of Assembly Speaker Adeyemi Ikuforiji was represented by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Strategy, Mr. Segun Ololade.
Also present were former Commissioner for Finance Mr. Wale Edun; Commissioner for Environment Tunji Bello; Information Commissioner Lateef Ibirogba; Head of Service Adesegun Ogunlewe; Secretary to the State Government Mrs. Oluranti Adebule; top government officials; Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) chieftains and traditional rulers, among others.

Fashola said on Saturdays, workers at the Ministry of Transport would attend to issues relating to drivers’ training, drivers’ licence and traffic enforcement.
Those in the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development would deal with complaints on building permits and related matters, while those in Land Bureau would deal with land issues.
The governor said the decision to commence the pilot service was informed by some people’s desire to access such services, if they are made available on Saturdays.

He said the Head of Service has been mandated to publish details of how it would work and the scope of work on Saturdays, except the last Saturday of every month, which is Sanitation Day.
Fashola said the economy of Lagos is on the upbeat and the state is gaining the confidence of investors in financial stability and integrity.
He said he was satisfied with the achievements of his administration, particularly in infrastructure provision, housing and road transportation, adding that transportation has witnessed immense transformation since the introduction of the Traffic Law.

The governor said those accusing his administration of non-performance were obviously embarrassed by his performance because it has “exposed the inefficiency of the Central Government they manage”.
He said: “No state government in the country and certainly not their government at the centre has paid such diligent attention to the presentation of budgets and submission of its yearly report of implementation.”
The governor said Nigerians would like to know how over N2 trillion of the Nation’s budget of about N4 trillion in 2011 ended up “enmeshed” in fraud.
He faulted the on-going good governance tour of the Minister of Information, adding that his administration does not need a good governance tour to showcase its achievements.

Fashola said: “Completed projects, such as the Ibeshe Road in Ikorodu, the Mother and Child Care Centres in Amuwo-Odofin and Alimosho, as well as the School of Nursing are examples of good governance.”


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If there rooms for more jobs,why can't they employ the numerous qualified unemployed on part time basis,instead of stretching the existing staffs that may end up costing more on overtime,with little inputs as always?

Laye laye!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is slavery!!!!!!!!!!

The 5 days a week should already be reduced to 4 for Family folks.. Now this?

Fashola is losing it on some fronts though.. 6 days a week and just 1 day to your self because of 18k/month minimum wage? Hahahahaha Fashola u goof on this one..

18k murderfucker! What can one do with 18k in hopelessly expensive lagos? Less than a hundred pounds that one can spend on a pair of jeans without thinking twice.

Who said they are minimum wage workers or that they will not get paid for the extra hours.
Don't almost everybody else already work on Saturdays in Lagos.
Besides, it is a pilot scheme at this point.

0lumide: Laye laye!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is slavery!!!!!!!!!!

The 5 days a week should already be reduced to 4 for Family folks.. Now this?

Fashola is losing it on some fronts though.. 6 days a week and just 1 day to your self because of 18k/month minimum wage? Hahahahaha Fashola u goof on this one..

It's just a matter of time before someone comes on this thread and points out that all the affected workers are IGBOS.

I don't think it's a Good idea....

samstradam: It's just a matter of time before someone comes on this thread and points out that all the affected workers are IGBOS.

You mentioned that word that scares you most first on this thread.

He will definitely pay them for the overtime.

Saturday Work - x2 of your basic pay.

Moreover, it should be strictly by choice, unless in the case of emergency.

samstradam: It's just a matter of time before someone comes on this thread and points out that all the affected workers are IGBOS.

lol

Fashola is trying to cut down the rate of owanbi party in lagos
Ni Oº°˚ ˚°º , why should I come to work when that day is made
For different parties in lasgide. Hmmmmm! Fashola take time Oº°˚ ˚°º !

Fashola!!! Abo oro la'nso f'omo oluwabi... Tread carefully. Enemies abound.... Smh..

As long as they get paid for the overtime, I don't see anything wrong.

LAGOS is indeed working!!!


But I think this should only apply to Muslim workers who take off virtually the whole Friday because they have to go to the Mosque..
So let them have Fridays off and work on Saturday instead!

As far as they are paid.

Make I quickly reserve space

Chai!! If its GEJ that made this announcement!! Omo hell will let loose, ACN abi APC ati LAi Mohammed will go mad. BUT because ITS OUR DEAR FASHOLA THAT COVERS ALL OUR LOOTING.....ITS OK BY US. cHAI!!

redsun: If there rooms for more jobs,why can't they employ the numerous qualified unemployed on part time basis,instead of stretching the existing staffs that may end up costing more on overtime,with little inputs as always?

What is this you're saying? It is people like you that will later complain that the government is spending too much on recurrent expenditure.
Do you know how much it will cost the government if they go ahead to employ new staff for this purpose?
What will be left for capital expenditure?
Next time think well before you spew bro

Yeske!:
You mentioned that word that scares you most first on this thread.

there are a lotta things which makes d word scary dude!!!
Arrogancy, kidnappin,militancy etc.
I think a sane man shld be scared though.

In developed nations, people work everytime and anytime. They definitely would be paid

samstradam: It's just a matter of time before someone comes on this thread and points out that all the affected workers are IGBOS.

You're writing letter to wahala!

It shouldn't be an issue, a lot of other people too work for longer days.

WORK ON SATURDAYS, FOR HOW MUCH?

in egypt workers only work MONDAY TO THURSDAY friday to sunday na weekend for egypt

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Well, they should pay the workers time and a half like it is done in the states and coming to work Saturdays should be a voluntary decision and not a mandatory one.

Fashola is definitely redefining civil service. The era of ineptitude and laziness is over.

It's okay as long as two conditions are met.

1. It's not made compulsory.

2. The workers are paid overtime.

Should be voluntary and overtime payment added on as an incentive.

Fashola also needs a part-time job...his decisions are as a result of idleness...he'd beta stopped smoking weed

Dis weed smoking fashola is really gettin on my nerves...does he want me 2 repeat wat i did in 1919

dedons: Dis weed smoking fashola is really gettin on my nerves

lwkmd

redsun: If there rooms for more jobs,why can't they employ the numerous qualified unemployed on part time basis,instead of stretching the existing staffs that may end up costing more on overtime,with little inputs as always?

You have a point there bro.

Good move Gov Fash
Those ministries are quite vital

Bkl4real:

The governor said those accusing his administration of non-performance were obviously embarrassed by his performance because it has “exposed the inefficiency of the Central Government they manage”.
He said: “No state government in the country and certainly not their government at the centre has paid such diligent attention to the presentation of budgets and submission of its yearly report of implementation.”
The governor said Nigerians would like to know how over N2 trillion of the Nation’s budget of about N4 trillion in 2011 ended up “enmeshed” in fraud.
He faulted the on-going good governance tour of the Minister of Information, adding that his administration does not need a good governance tour to showcase its achievements.
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Fash the ca$h throwing stones
Expect attack dog Okupe to come out barking as usual.