Governor Abiodun approves N77,000 for ogun state workers effective from october
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state with immediate effect.
Penpushing reports that the approval was made known on Monday shortly at the end of a meeting between the Governor with the leadership of the organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage.
The Governor represented by Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi declared that no worker in the state should earn less than N77,000 starting from the month of October, adding that government meant well for the people of the state and has proactively taken steps to further ameliorate the suffering of the people.
Penpushing further reports that Abiodun explained that he is equally in touch with the organized private sector to take a cue from the minimum wage policy, as their workers are not exempt from the economic realities in the country, to improve the living standards of people in the state holistically.
The Governor pointed out that as such, the private sector should dialogue with their relevant stakeholders to arrive at a commensurate minimum wage for the sector while he will set up a monitoring team to see how it is implemented by the private sector to ensure no one is short-changed.
Penpushing also reports that Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Comrade Hameed Benco, in his remarks said the organized labour in the state is very pleased with the Governor having approved the N77,000 in consultation with labour leaders, which today is the highest in the country, adding that some states that have implemented the new minimum wage are paying N70,000, while some pay N70,250 or less.
The union boss added that the other sectorial salaries will be affected accordingly,stressing that the government has graciously approved the submission of labour that the new basic salary should not be taxed.
Penpushing reports that in similar vein, Comrade Akeem Lasisi of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and his counterpart, Comrade Isa Olude of the Joint Negotiations Council (JNC) commended the government for being worker-friendly, and noted that consequential adjustments for pensioners and other matters will be announced after due consultation with the relevant stakeholders.
The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, in his submission said the approval of the generous minimum wage for workers underscores the responsiveness and sensitivity of the Governor and the government to the plight of the workers and the general populace of the state.
Penpushing further reports that Onasanya expressed optimism that the gestures by the government will in addition boost the morale of the workers in committing themselves to the implementation of the government’s policies.
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