Oyetola Orders Immediate Implementation Of New Welfare Packages For Osun Workers
The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced the immediate implementation of welfare packages for all categories of workers in the State.
The Governor also approved the immediate implementation of the National Minimum Wage, lifting of ban on Annual Salary Increment and embargo placed on promotions and conversions since 2012.
The implementation of welfare packages will commence on November 1st, 2020.
Oyetola who made the announcement while meeting with the labour leaders on Friday said the implementation of the welfare packages was in fulfilment of the electioneering promises made to the workers while seeking office.
He disclosed that the new development would cost the State an additional N750 million in monthly wage bill.
The Governor who recalled the pocket of socio-economic challenges inherited by his administration, said “despite these stifling challenges, we remained resolute to fulfil our promises to workers as a welfare-oriented government”.
Oyetola stated further that the Administration has been working assiduously to take the State out of economic woods and set it on the lane of economic transformation, growth, development and prosperity.
To meet up with the numerous demands of the workers in the face of economic challenges, Oyetola said his Administration had earlier set up the Government/Labour Committee to work out the modalities for resolving all workers’ welfare-related issues, including the minimum wage.
Governor Oyetola who described the workers as valuable assets to the socio-economic growth and development of the state applauded them for their selflessness, commitment and diligence.
He urged them to increase on their productivity and support the government in its efforts to improve the Internally Generated Revenue.
Earlier, State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Jacob Adekomi, had lauded Governor Oyetola for running workers-friendly government since assumption of office.
Adekomi said the approval and implementation of the welfare packages would go a long way to rekindle the workers’ hope and reinvigorate their morale.
