The Oyo State Government has commenced the subsidisation of essential food items for civil and public servants in the state, as part of efforts to cushion the impact of prevailing economic challenges.
The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan.
Oyelade said the intervention was aimed at easing the financial burden on workers and ensuring a more comfortable December festive season.
According to him, the scheme, driven by the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State, involves the sale of subsidised food items valued at N100 million to eligible workers across the state.
The items include bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken and other essential food commodities.
“The intervention aligns with the welfare-driven agenda of the state government, aimed at improving the standard of living of workers and promoting food affordability,” Oyelade said.
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He explained that the initiative is strictly for state workers who have indicated interest, adding that beneficiaries would be properly collated by the account sections of their respective ministries to ensure transparency and smooth implementation.
Oyelade said payment for the food items would be made through salary deductions beginning from February 2026.
He added that the arrangement was designed to provide relief for workers while ensuring accountability in the distribution and repayment process.