Fayemi Declares 50% Pay Cut For Appointees In Ekiti State

The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has on Tuesday declared a 50% pay cut for all political appointees in the state including himself and his Deputy Governor, ABN TV Reports.

Fayemi gave the order in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Muyiwa Olumilua, on Tuesday.

The Governor explained that he took the decision due to the impact of COVID-19 in Ekiti State.

“The global economy has been severely affected and has affected Nigeria’s economy as a nation and unexpectedly, Ekiti. As a responsive and responsible government, we have taken stock of our financial situation,” he said.

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Fayemi also noted that he and his Deputy Governor will take a similar pay reduction.

However, the salary cut will not affect civil servants in the state.

The 50% pay cut from the salaries of appointees, will be channelled into the execution and completion of developmental projects.

Ekiti State currently has eight COVID-19 cases, five active cases, one death and two discharged persons.