By Abidemi Samuel
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In a significant development, the Osun State Government has announced the approval of a new minimum wage of N75,000 for civil servants in the state. This decision was made public by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to Alimi, the new minimum wage was adopted and approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke, following the receipt of the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s report. The committee, which comprised representatives from the government and labor teams, worked tirelessly to develop a template for the new minimum wage.
The government team was led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Kazeem Akinleye, while the labor team was led by the Osun NLC Chairman, Christopher Arapasopo. The committee’s efforts culminated in the approval of the N75,000 new minimum wage, which is expected to improve the welfare of civil servants in the state.
Governor Adeleke’s administration has demonstrated its commitment to prioritizing the welfare of civil servants, who provide essential services to the state despite limited resources. The new minimum wage is seen as a significant step towards promoting social justice, economic growth, and enhanced living standards for workers and citizens alike
In response to the approval, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Akinleye, commended Governor Adeleke for his commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants. The Osun NLC Chairman, Christopher Arapasopo, also welcomed the new minimum wage, expressing confidence that it would have a positive impact on the financial stability of civil servants in the state.
The implementation of the new minimum wage is expected to take effect immediately, with civil servants in the state set to benefit from the increased wage. The Osun State Government’s decision to approve the new minimum wage is a testament to its commitment to promoting the welfare of its workers and citizens.
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