Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has made a significant announcement regarding the minimum wage for workers in the state. He’s committed to paying the new national minimum wage of N70,000 once the issue of consequential salary adjustment is resolved .
During the 2024 World Teachers’ Day Celebration, held at the NUT (ENDWELL) Model College Sports Complex in Ibadan on Saturday, the governor also revealed an extension of the N25,000 wage award to workers and a N15,000 wage award to pensioners for an additional three months.
This extension, he said, is intended to cover the period during which negotiations on the consequential adjustment will occur.
The governor emphasised that the payment of these wage awards will cease upon the completion of negotiations aimed at effectively implementing the minimum wage.
Governor Makinde stated, “Negotiations will start next week, and we will pay the N70,000 minimum wage. However, the consequential adjustment is currently under negotiation. The NLC and our team will engage in discussions.”
He praised teachers in the state for their significant support during the last election and their crucial contributions to the development of Oyo State.
The governor reiterated his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of teachers and all civil servants to ensure their continued productivity.
Highlighting education as a fundamental pillar of his administration, Governor Makinde pledged to improve educational infrastructure, enabling teachers to impart knowledge in a conducive environment and thus secure a brighter future for the state.
“I want to express my gratitude to the teachers. Throughout my campaign, you mobilized and supported us wholeheartedly. Thank you,” he remarked.
Governor Seyi Makinde’s inspiring words, “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. We will overcome these challenges,” acknowledge the difficulties Nigerians face, including minimum wage and fuel price issues. This statement showcases his leadership and commitment to resilience.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State recognizes the urgent need for significant investments in education. Upon taking office, he discovered that the state was spending only N3 billion annually on infrastructure, totaling N15 billion over five years – a mere fraction of the estimated N70 billion needed [User Question].
To bridge this gap, Makinde plans to introduce an annual education intervention fund of at least N10 billion. This substantial investment will focus on hiring more teachers and creating conducive learning environments to enhance student outcomes.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his commitment to improving inner roads, especially within the Owode Housing Estate, while commissioning a block of 10 classrooms built by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) at the NUT Model School.
In his address of welcome, NUT state Chairman, Comrade Raji Ismail, expressed gratitude to the governor for his “unprecedented achievements in the education sector” and his attention to teachers’ welfare through career progression, regular salary payments, promotions, leave bonuses, and healthcare insurance.
Comrade Kayode Martins, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, also conveyed a goodwill message, assuring that the governor is committed to implementing the minimum wage as expected.
