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The Osun state government has said implementation of the N75,000 minimum wage is the commitment of the state government to workers’ welfare.
Mr Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, in a statement in Osogbo, yesterday, said the new minimum wage was approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke after receiving the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s report.
He explained that the minimum wage negotiation was led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Kazeem Akinleye while the Labour team was led by the State NLC Chairman, Christopher Arapasopo.
“The implementation of the new minimum wage of N75,000 for Osun workers is in tandem with commitment to social justice, economic growth and an enhanced living standard for Osun teeming workers and citizens alike.”
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He said Adeleke’s administration was deeply committed to prioritising the welfare of civil servants, who tirelessly provided efficient, effective and quality services to the state despite the limited resources.
He urged all civil servants to up their service delivery by endlessly seeking innovative solutions to improve public service in ensuring transparency and accountability for the growth and development of the state.
The approval of N75,000 minimum wage for workers was announced on Tuesday by the government, following an agreement by the state negotiating committee.
