Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for workers in the state.
The decision was made after the receipt of the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s report, which was submitted to the governor.
According to a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the state government team was led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Kazeem Akinleye, while the Labour team was led by the State NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo.
The statement reads: “The implementation of the New Minimum Wage of 75,000 for Osun workers is in tandem with commitment to social justice, economic growth and an enhanced living standard for Osun teaming workers and citizens alike.
“Governor Ademola Adeleke led administration is deeply committed to prioritizing the welfare of civil servants, who, tirelessly provide efficient, effective and quality services to the state despite the limited resources accruing to it.”
The governor has urged all civil servants to up their service delivery by seeking innovative solutions to improve public service.