Workers’ Day : Makinde Assures Prompt Implementation of Consequential Adjustment of the Minimum Wage

Says Govt Will continue to Prioritize Workers’ Welfare

Governor of Oyo state, ‘Seyi Makinde’, has reiterated that his government will continue to prioritize workers welfare in the state, noting that labour remains an important element in any policy, programme and project propagated for state development.

The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, stated this on Wednesday at the Year 2024 May Day Celebration , held at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasigba, Ibadan.

He said this year’s celebration is significant in a number of ways. First, it is coming at a time when the nation is experiencing some form of economic challenges resulting from removal of subsidy on petroleum products.

Barr. Lawal noted that the resultant effect of this is inflation and general increase in prices of goods and services, stressing that In Oyo State, the State Government under the able leadership of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has been very responsive and active on welfare of workers.

While congratulating the workers on the 2024 year celebration themed, ‘People First’, the Deputy Governor appreciated the workers cooperation with Oyo government, reassuring that the government will do everything to make them happier than they are.

He added that the Oyo state government is waiting for the conclusion on the ongoing negotiation between the administration and the various labour unions on minimum wage for implementation.

The Deputy Governor, however , urged the workers on more level of productivity to continue to deliver dividends of democracy to the good people of Oyo state.

“I want to assure you all that as soon as negotiation is concluded with the labour unions on the minimum wage, the State will not delay action on implementation of consequential adjustment of the minimum wage.

“Great Oyo State Workers, I wish to commend the State Labour force for ensuring conducive atmosphere devoid of incessant industrial actions which allows for peace and development of our dear State. I request your continual cooperation and understanding as partners in progress.

“Let us use this May Day to celebrate the workers in Oyo State. I want to assure you that working together; this Administration shall protect workers right and promote incentives for improved productivity for the overall prosperity of our workers and dear State. I wish you all happy May Day Celebration. Thank you and God bless.”

Earlier in their separate remarks, the State Chairman, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Com. Olatubosun Olabiyi and the State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Com. Kayode Martins, respectively, said the present State government led by His Excellency Engineer Abiodun Oluseyi Makinde had from day one shown his people first tendencies by making sure that the salaries of the state workers is paid on or before 25 of every month since he came into office almost 5 years now.

They commended the Governor for his several laudable projects that have been commissioned in the state in the last one year and urged him to keep prioritizing workers welfare.

The event was attended by Oyo government functionaries including the chief Judge of Oyo state, Justice Iyabo Subulade Yerima; Secretary to the State Government, Olanike Adeyemo; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni; Commissioners as well as Engr. Jubril Dotun Sanusi, the father of the day and host of others.