Makinde Approves Hazard, Shift  Allowances For Oyo Fire Services Agency

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved hazard and shift allowances for men of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency.

The State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni, made this known during a courtesy visit to her office by the staff of the agency at the HOS conference room, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She said the present administration would purchase additional fire fighting trucks, loose equipment, and additional working tools to improve the efficiency of the agency.

Mrs Oni enjoined officers of the agency to be committed and dedicated to work in their various duty posts to contribute their own quota to the development of the State.

She said, “The new hazard allowance was in response to the earlier request of the management of the Agency.

She added that the N50 Naira hazard allowance had been in place since 1994 before the new approval in 2024.

The implementation of the new hazard allowances for the staff will further boost their morale and commitment to fire fighting safety, as well as their well-being.”

In his remarks, the General Manager of the Agency, Reverend Akinyemi Akinyinka, hinted that the approval would serve as a morale booster and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the men of the agency to perform their duty optimally.

He added further that Governor Makinde has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the state workforce, with assurance that his administration would continue to prioritise the well-being of its workers.