{
  "id": 13993857,
  "title": "Aiyedatiwa approves N500m housing, vehicle loans for Ondo workers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/aiyedatiwa-approves-n500m-housing-vehicle-loans-for-ondo-workers-13993857",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:12:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-approves-n500m-housing-vehicle-loans-for-ondo-workers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved an additional N500 million for housing and vehicle loan schemes catering to public servants in the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa also signed off on increases in loan ceilings and duty tour allowances for officers assigned official tasks within and outside the country. State Head of Service, Segun Odusanya, disclosed these announcements during a press briefing on the upcoming Civil Service Week celebration in Akure. Odusanya emphasized that these measures aimed to enhance workers' welfare and productivity, with the administration prioritizing the welfare of workers and pensioners. The additional funds are intended to address economic realities and support career progression through regular promotion exercises, including those for the 2027 cycle. The government has also been settling inherited gratuity arrears owed to pensioners, recognizing the contributions of retired public servants. The six-day Civil Service Week, themed \"Harnessing Public Service for Good Governance,\" will include a health walk, a novelty football match, a public service lecture, a panel discussion, and religious services.",
  "summary": "Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved an additional N500m for housing and vehicle loan schemes for public servants in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-approves-n500m-housing-vehicle-loans-for-ondo-workers/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Aiyedatiwa approves N500m housing, vehicle loans for Ondo workers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/aiyedatiwa-approves-n500m-housing-vehicle-loans-for-ondo-workers",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:52:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}