The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has assured employees within the state that he can pay the brand new N70,000 minimal wage authorized by the Federal Authorities.
Talking whereas addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Academics on the celebration of this 12 months’s Trainer’s Day, Makinde stated his administration is keen to pay the brand new minimal wage.
The governor stated negotiations on the brand new minimal wage for the state employees will start by subsequent week.
Makinde stated, “Now we have prolonged the wage award by three months, and if we’re in a position to conclude the negotiation in between this era, we are going to drop the wage award fee and get into the minimal wage fee.”
The governor additional acknowledged the significance of lecturers in nation-building.
He additionally assured lecturers that his authorities can be completely dedicated to their welfare within the state.