Ogun State Civil Service, like other states civil service in the country, operates a similar salary structure under the harmonized salary structure in Nigeria.
It has always been the wish of most Nigerians to have government jobs, not because government employees are best paid, but for the benefits attached like job security, gratuity, guaranteed retirement, otherwise known as severance package and other benefits, civil servants enjoy and Ogun State is no exception.
Ogun State Civil Service Commission ranks one of the best States that pay their workers regularly and handsomely. But sadly, getting the job is not easy as we have always mentioned, unless you have ‘Abraham as your godfather’.
In addition, Ogun State is also one of the oldest, most efficient, most reliable and richest states in Nigeria. Information on the Ogun State Salary Scale and Structure as issued by the Ogun State Civil Service Commission reveals that the state is one of the states that generate the highest internally generated revenue (IGR) among all the states in the country, with several companies doing their businesses in the state.
The state is known for its prompt payment of salaries to her numerous workers and job security is guaranteed. This is to be expected as the state also receives allocation from the Federal government coffer in addition to the huge revenue generated from good number of big companies in the state.
While commending the state government for its prompt payment and a relatively high salaries for its workers, we must not forget to commend a competent workforce that comprises highly motivated, disciplined, and productive individuals of the Commission on a mission to build a strong and egalitarian Ogun State.
In this post, we shall provide you current information about the Ogun State Civil Service Commission salary scale and structure and give graduates who constitute the bulk of job seekers in the country a clue of what he should expect as monthly salary.
To achieve this, it is pertinent to know briefly about the State Civil Service Commission and job seekers in the state and indeed Nigeria will take an advantage of the information provided here.
Ogun State Civil Service Commission is an executive agency of the state charged with the responsibility of employing civil servants, designate their various functions as well as ensuring that strict discipline are maintained in the service.
It is also charged with the function of welfare, promotion, transfer and exercise overall control in all State civil servants in Ogun State.
However, from the guide below, you will understand the entire system, especially, the amount of money you are to expect if enlisted.
All civil servants are under the control of the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the State, except the Chairman and Commissioners.
Responsibilities and Duties of Ogun State Civil Service Commission
The Ogun State Civil Service Commission has various duties and responsibilities, which are:
- To recruit senior officers
- Provide guidelines on promotions, discipline, and appointments;
- Represent the Civil Service Commissioners at Senior Staff Committee meetings of ministries;
- Review and approve the recommendations on disciplinary cases of senior officers;
- Ratify the promotion of officers to senior positions, including conducting promotion interviews and examinations.
Ogun State Salary Structure 2023 (Grade Level Breakdown)
In March 1, 2007, the Harmonized Public Service Salary Structure (HAPSS) presently being implemented by the Ogun State Civil Service Commission came into force.
Like I said earlier, Ogun State, like other states civil service, operates a similar salary structure under the harmonized salary structure in Nigeria.
Below is a tabulation of Ogun State salary grade levels and the corresponding monthly salaries:
| Grade level | Salary range (N) |
| 01 | 19,500 – 27,000 |
| 02 | 21,000 – 29,500 |
| 03 | 22,000 – 32,000 |
| 04 | 22,500 – 35,000 |
| 05 | 25,000 – 41,000 |
| 06 | 31,000 – 49,500 |
| 07 | 41,500 – 64,000 |
| 08 | 54,000 – 80,000 |
| 09 | 63,500 – 96,000 |
| 10 | 73,000 – 111,500 |
| 12 | 87,500 – 127,000 |
| 13 | 98,000 – 138,500 |
| 14 | 107,500 – 153,000 |
| 15 | 120,000 – 167,500 |
| 16 | 132,000 – 190,000 |
| 17 | 147,500 – 213,500 |
It is important to note that tax payment and other deductions by the Ogun State Government do not make most civil servants in the State receive the officially assigned salary figures for their respective positions.
From the table above, it is obvious that the minimum salary that can be earned by a civil servant at grade level one (lowest grade) is N19,500, while the highest is N213,500. It is hoped that the agitation for increase in salaries of civil servants in the state will be met soonest.
Ideally speaking, a civil servant in Ogun State spends a minimum of 3 years on each grade level, after which he or she gets promoted to the next step within the same grade level, which makes a servant entitled to a slight increase in salary. This development is to keep employees motivated.
The information provided here therefore gives you an insight about rough estimates of what a civil servant in Ogun State earns by adding the basic salary to the allowances that apply to the person’s grade level.
To sum up, it is important to note that in achieving increase in salary of Ogun State civil servants, promotional examinations, long years of excellent service and high academic excellence are the needed criteria for elevation in the State civil service.
Approval of minimum wage for Ogun Civil Service Commission will no doubt improve efficiency, high productivity and general wellbeing of all Civil Servants in Ogun State.
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