Lagos Compensates Families of Deceased Civil Servants with N978m

The Lagos State Government has released the amount of ₦978,620,589.30 to 510 recipients, which includes benefits for 280 public officials who passed away while actively serving between May 2024 and May 2025.

During the formal distribution of checks held on Friday at the STO Resource Center in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, remarked that paying out insurance death benefits to the beneficiaries demonstrated the compassionate character of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This statement came as part of her address at the event.

Oluyomi emphasized the administration’s dedication to employee wellbeing, stating, “This distribution is in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s pledge to make the health and happiness of our employees and their families a primary concern. The governor feels strongly that the efforts of these committed civil servants should be recognized—including posthumously.”

It is this capacity for compassion that provides prompt assistance to grieving families and strengthens their trust in the government.

Although he mentioned that the payment represents the initial installment of this year’s disbursement, he urged recipients to use the money wisely, highlighting that it is meant to serve as a supportive measure.

“I urge you all not to squander these payments on frivolous items that could undermine the purpose of providing support to all recipients,” Oluyomi stated.

The commissioner likewise praised LASACO Assurance PLC along with the group of underwriters and brokers for their professional approach and strict compliance with international standards in managing the state’s insurance policies.

He recognized their contribution to the swift and effective distribution of assistance to the families of departed workers.

During his welcoming speech, Mahmud Alao, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, highlighted that the Lagos State Government prioritizes timely disbursement of insurance death benefits.

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