Osun state government and labour leaders have announced the implementation of the New National Minimum Wage of N75,554,28 for all categories of workers including Local Government employees to take effect officially from the 1st of December, 2024.
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi in a statement issued Friday said an indication to this effect was sequel to an extensive and exhaustive negotiations between the State government team and members of the state organised labour.
Alimi added that Governor Ademola Adeleke has also approved an improved pension package of N25,000 across board to all pensioners in the state in consideration of the plight of the senior citizens throughout the state.
He noted: “It is to be noted that the implementation of the new minimum wage is in line with the table arrived at following extensive and exhaustive deliberations between government team on one side and labour leaders on the other.
“Among the parameters taken into consideration include but are not limited to the availability of revenue, possible revenue forecast ,existing debt burdens as well as sustainability and continued growth and development of Osun state.
“The effective date of the commencement of the new national minimum wage in Osun State is 1st of December, 2024 while one month arrears shall also be paid accordingly.
“It is also to be noted that other salary structures within the public service system would be attended to as appropriate.
“Accordingly, all public servants in the state including Local Government employees are enjoined to reciprocate the kind gesture of the Governor with renewed vigour and ability ” ended the press statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.”
Alimi added that signatories to the implementation of the approved national minimum wage of 75,554,28 from the government side are: Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Kazeem Akinleye; Head of Service, Samuel Ayanleye Aina; Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Sola Ogungbile; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Akeem Bello; Accountant General of Osun State, Mr. Olawale Alabi; Permanent Secretary, Human Resources & Capacity Building, Mr. Olugbenga Fadele; Permanent Secretary and Solicitor General of Osun State Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Marufat Bello.
Those who signed on behalf of the Labour team are: NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo; TUC Chairman,Comrade Bimbo Fasansi, , Osun state; Comrade Lasun Akindele and JNC Chairman, Osun state.