Ekiti governor, Kayode Fayemi has slashed salaries of all the political appointees in the state by 50%.
The development was contained in a statement the Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Chief Muyiwa Olumilua, released on Tuesday.
Olumilua said Fayemi directed that all government’s establishments responsible for the salaries of political appointment to halve it with immediate effect, citing global paucity of fund caused by the ravaging coronavirus as reason.
“The global economy has been severely affected and has affected Nigeria’s economy as a nation and expectedly, Ekiti.
“As a responsive and responsible government, we have taken stock of our financial situation,” the statement read in part.
The commissioner said the governor and his deputy were also included in the pay cut saying: “This sacrifice is for the welfare of Ekiti people above all other considerations.
“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 co-operation are highly appreciated at all times.”
