From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered commencement of payment of N75, 000 minimum wage from December with one month arrear.
Signing the agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress at the Exco Chamber, Friday, the deputy governor, Kola Adewusi, said the approval was in line with the electioneering campaign of the governor to prioritise the welfare of workers.
The Head of Service, S. A. Aina, in a circular made available, Friday, said that Governor Adeleke approved N75, 554.28 for workers and N25, 000 to be added to all pensioners across board.
“Governor Ademola Adeleke, has graciously approved the implementation of the new minimum wage of N75,554.28 for all categories of employees of Osun State Government, including local governments.
“In the same vein, the Governor has magnanimously approved an improved pension package of N25, 000 only across board to pensioners in the state.
“This development is in consideration of the plight of our senior citizens and the need to take care of all outstanding issues affecting pensioners in the state.
“It is to be noted that the implementation of the new minimum wage in the state is in line with the attached table which was arrived at following exhaustive negotiations and deliberations government and the organised labour in the state, bearing in mind the necessary parameters such as availability of revenue, possible revenue forecast, existing debt burdens, sustainability and continued growth and development of Osun State among others.
“The effective date of commencement of the new minimum wage is 1st December, 2024 while one month arrears shall be paid. It is to be noted that other salary structures within the public service system would be attended to as appropriate,” Aina said.