The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), a Federal Government agency, has reduced its work days from five to three per week. This is in response to the recent hike in the price of petrol, which has caused financial hardship for many Nigerians.

The memo announcing the change in work schedule was signed by the secretary to the commission, Hajiya Mamman, and was dated July 18. It states that the new work schedule will be in effect “till the situation improves.”

Under the new schedule, PCC staff will be divided into two teams, each of which will work three days a week. The teams will rotate their work days on a weekly basis. Mondays will be general attendance days for all staff.

The memo also states that the PCC will be implementing a work from home policy for some of its staff. This will be done on a case-by-case basis, and will depend on the nature of the staff member’s work.

“Due to the recent fuel increase which represents fifteen per cent (15%) increase from the amount we have been buying since the inception of this regime with its attendance (sic) consequences on everybody in Nigeria and our staff in particular.

“I am directed to request you to work out a work plan and attendance structure that will enable staff to work painstakingly. The office should be divided into two (2) teams, for equitable interchange within the week with Mondays being general attendance for everyone.

“This is to ameliorate the hardship being faced by staff due to the fuel subsidy removal. This arrangement will last till the situation improves. Please, accept the Honourable Chief Commissioners esteemed regards,” the memo read.

Notably, the PCC is not the only government agency that has reduced its work days in response to the fuel subsidy removal. The Kwara State government also reduced its work days from five to three per week in June 2023.