Ondo workers to receive N73,000 wage in November – Aiyedatiwa

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured civil servants that the approved N73,000 new minimum wage will be implemented in their November salaries.

According to the governor, the minimum wage is a settled issue and a testament to his administration’s focus on improving the quality of life for the state’s workforce.

Aiyedatiwa disclosed this on Friday during the 2024 Public Service Week celebration in Akure where the civil servants expressed assurance to the governor of their support ahead of the November 16 governorship election.

Led by labour leaders, the civil servants walked through parts of the Akure metropolis before converging on the Government House, with the governor emphasising that the welfare of civil servants will continue to be a priority for his administration.

While stressing that a committee was set up to work out the implementation structure of the minimum wage, Aiyedatiwa maintained that with the process finalised, he will give the necessary approval for payment to commence.

He said, “Anything we have done for civil servants has never been politically driven. If workers are not happy, they won’t be encouraged to put in maximum efforts into their work. That is why we have always prioritised their welfare.”

The governor assured the civil servants that if elected, he would surpass his current achievements, pledging to break his own record by delivering even more for the workforce.

Aiyedatiwa expressed appreciation for their show of solidarity and reminded them of his shared identity as the number one public servant in the state.

On his part, the Head of Service, Mr. Bayo Philips, praised Aiyedatiwa for creating a conducive environment for civil servants in the state.

He noted the administration’s commitment to prompt salary payment, regular promotions, leave bonuses, and the consistent disbursement of pensions and gratuities.

The Head of Service emphasised that civil servants gathered at the event were not politicians but were there to express their appreciation for the governor’s dedication to their welfare.

Also, the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Clement Fatuase, expressed confidence in Aiyedatiwa’s continued support for civil servants and assured the governor that the “civil servants would proudly come forward on November 17 to celebrate his victory.”