The government of Osun state has approved N75,000 minimum wage for the state civil servants.
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi confirmed that the New Minimum Wage got the executive approval of Governor Ademola Adeleke after the receipt of the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s report.
Alimi in a statement issued Wednesday revealed that the implementation of the new minimum wage of 75,000 for Osun workers was in tandem with commitment to social justice, economic growth and an enhanced living standard for Osun teaming workers and citizens alike.
He said: “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.”
Alimi said the Governor after the approval urged all civil servants in the state to up their service delivery more by endlessly seeking innovative solutions to improve public service in ensuring transparency and accountability for the growth and development of the 33 year old Osun State.
The Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Christopher Arapasopo who commended Adeleke-led administration for the N75,000 new wage bill for an average worker in the state, maintained that it was carefully crafted and arrived at in line with Osun State’s current economic condition .
He expressed conviction that the new wage structure would be both durable and sustainable, as it would impact the financial stability of all civil servants in the State.