The Lagos State Government has directed all civil servants to resume full-time work from Monday to Friday, ending the flexible work arrangement introduced in February 2024.
The policy, which allowed junior staff to work only two days in the office while working from home on other days, was introduced to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy removal. Senior staff, however, continued working daily.
The announcement of the reversal of work-from-home was contained in a circular released on Tuesday, February 11, by the office of the Head of Service, HoS.
In the circular by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, titled; “Cancellation of the Work from Home Initiative in the Lagos State Public Service,” it was stated that the new directive was a sequel to the implementation of the new minimum wage by the state government.
The circular read in part: “Further to the implementation of the New Minimum Wage in the State Public Service and other commendable measures put in place by this administration to improve the welfare and well-being of Public Servants in Lagos State, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the cancellation of the work from home initiative in the Lagos State Public Service.
“To this end, cancellation of the work-from-home initiative which had been in place since February 2024 will take effect from 31st March 2025.
“Given the above, Public Servants are implored to fully rededicate themselves to the effective discharge of their duties and ensure improved service delivery in their various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAS).”