Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured workers that his administration will soon implement the newly approved minimum wage. To make this happen, the state government will begin negotiations with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) next week. As a temporary measure, the state has extended the current wage award for another three months, giving both parties time to iron out the details.
It’s worth noting that Governor Makinde has a history of prioritizing workers’ welfare. During his Workers’ Day 2023 address, he highlighted his administration’s commitment to paying salaries on time, stating that the 25th of every month remained sacrosanct for salary payments ¹. He also mentioned that the state government had paid the minimum wage since January 2020, along with increments for backlogs of promotions and consequential adjustments.
In his 2024 budget speech, Governor Makinde emphasized the importance of economic recovery and growth, allocating significant funds to key sectors such as education, infrastructure, health, and agriculture ². With this focus on economic development, it’s likely that the implementation of the new minimum wage will be a crucial step towards supporting workers and their families.
Key Highlights of Governor Makinde’s Economic Plans:
– *Education:* N90.65 billion allocated, representing 20.88% of the total budget ²
– *Infrastructure:* N74.32 billion allocated, representing 17.11% of the total budget ²
– *Health:* N40.99 billion allocated, representing 9.44% of the total budget ²
– *Agriculture:* N15.85 billion allocated, representing 3.65% of the total budget ²
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