Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has ordered a 50 per cent cut in the salaries of all political appointees in the State with immediate effect.
Fayemi gave the directive in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Muyiwa Olumilua in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.
He said: “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 identified those affected by the pay cut to include the governor, his deputy, Bisi Egbeyemi and all political appointees down the line.
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He however assured that salaries of civil servants would not be affected in any way by the directive.
According to Fayemi, the savings from the pay cut would go into the execution and completion of developmental projects in the State, as has been planned.
“This sacrifice is for the welfare of Ekiti people above all other considerations.
“This is vis-à-vis the constantly decreasing receipts from the federation account, as well as the state’s dwindling internally generated revenue (IGR). We have therefore, been forced to wake up to the current realities of the state’s fiscal position.
“Your patriotism, patience, and co-operation, is highly appreciated at all times,” he stated.
