Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has directed that his salary, that of his deputy and all political appointees in the state be slashed by 50 per cent with immediate effect.
Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Muyiwa Olumilua, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the development was due to the ravaging effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“The global economy has been severely affected and it has affected Nigeria’s economy as a nation and expectedly, Ekiti,” the statement said.
“As a responsive and responsible government, we have taken stock of our financial situation.”
According to the commissioner, the salaries of civil servants would not be affected by the directive.
He said savings from the pay cut would be channelled into the execution and completion of developmental projects in the state, as hitherto planned.
“This sacrifice is for the welfare of Ekiti people above all other considerations,” the statement read.
“This is vis-a-vis the constantly decreasing receipts from the federation account, as well as the state’s dwindling internally generated revenue (IGR), and has, therefore, been forced to wake up to the current realities of the state’s fiscal position.
“Your patriotism, patience and cooperation is highly appreciated at all times.”
