Adeleke Pledges To Prioritise Workers’ Welfare
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his commitment to the welfare of civil servants in the state, pledging to continue pursuing initiatives that will improve their lives.
The governor made this pledge in Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday while addressing workers who welcomed him with drumming and dancing to the Government Secretariat, Abere, in appreciation of the implementation of the new minimum wage of N75,000 for Adeleke, has reiterated his commitment to the welfare of civil servants in the state, pledging to continue pursuing initiatives that will improve their lives.
The workers, led by the chairmen of the Trade Union Congress, Abimbola Fasasi, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, Christopher Arapasopo, had gathered in large numbers at the entrance to the Secretariat early on Monday, awaiting Adeleke’s arrival.
When the governor’s convoy finally arrived after several hours of waiting, the workers led him to his office at the Bola Ige House, where he addressed them.
Before the governor’s address, the NLC chairman, Arapasopo, highlighted various achievements concerning workers’ welfare made by the Adeleke administration since its inception.
Arapasopo said, “Mr Governor has made landmark achievements that have touched the hearts of every Osun worker. We, therefore, gather here to show our appreciation for Mr Governor’s uncommon care and support for workers. We are hereby declaring that come 2026, there is no vacancy in Abere Government House.
“We are satisfied with your exceptional performance, not only for workers but across all sectors in Osun State. Your good work is everywhere.
“By May Day 2025, we will officially endorse you for a second term as a performing and responsive governor. For the re-election, we stand solidly behind you.”
Also speaking at the event, the Osun TUC boss, Fasasi, declared Adeleke a pro-labour governor, insisting that he has the unwavering support of the unions.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, noted that Adeleke while responding, commended the workers for their support for his administration.
“To me, every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The government has a duty to fully attend to the welfare of workers, especially the bureaucracy, which is the engine room of the government. It is a sin to neglect workers’ welfare.
“I affirm my passionate commitment to workers’ welfare, now and always. The more resources we have, the more we will deepen our pro-workers’ programmes and policies.
“We are doing this because there is a link between Osun’s informal and formal workers. Until we complete the agro-industrialisation of Osun State, the civil service remains the main driver of the state economy. So, any care for the public service is largely support for all Osun people.
“With your support, I will continue with the implementation of our five-point agenda, with workers’ welfare as the first priority. Together, we will take Osun to greater heights,” Adeleke said.
