Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing workers’ welfare.

He made this statement while receiving the award for the ‘Most Outstanding Governor of the Year’.

He dedicated the award to the workers and pensioners of Osun State, whom he hailed as the foundation of his administration’s achievements.

Speaking at the award ceremony organised by the Labour Writers’ Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) in Ibadan, Adeleke expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying it symbolised a celebration of Osun’s workforce and their unwavering resilience.

“This award is not just recognition of my person, but a celebration of the workers of Osun State whose trust, cooperation, and resilience continue to inspire our administration every day,” he said.

The governor said his administration had ensured regular payment of gratuities, prompt promotions, yearly increments, and timely leave approvals for civil servants, describing them as “acts of justice and respect for those who serve the state diligently.”

He also noted that his government fully paid all outstanding cooperative deductions owed by past administrations, thereby restoring confidence between the government and its workforce.

Highlighting his government’s pro-labour initiatives, Adeleke said all Osun pensioners now enjoy free registration under the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), guaranteeing access to quality healthcare without financial hardship.

“In Osun, we believe that the welfare of workers should never be delayed or politicised,” Adeleke declared.

On capacity building, the governor revealed that his administration had launched regular training programmes to equip civil servants with modern skills as technology continues to redefine the world of work.

Adeleke thanked LAWAN for the honour, saying it affirmed the state’s guiding principles of fairness, inclusiveness, and workers’ welfare.

“This award challenges us to do more and remain steadfast in our mission to build a State that truly works for its people,” he said.