In a significant move to improve the welfare of public servants, Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke, after approving N75,554, has begun the implementation of the new minimum wage......CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>.....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
The payment is set to begin in December 2024, with a one-month arrears to be paid to state public servants.
Agreement reached with Labor leaders
The decision follows a recent signing ceremony between the state government and labour leaders, finalizing the agreement for the minimum wage increase.
This was, however, contained in a statement shared via X (formerly known as Twitter)
This step comes as part of the state government’s continued effort to enhance the living standards of its workers.
Governor Adeleke’s administration is also extending benefits to retired state employees, approving a monthly payment of N25,000 for pensioners in Osun State.
This inclusive approach underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring financial security for both active and retired public servants, Vanguard reported.
Fubara begins payment of N85k for Rivers workers
Earlier, Legit reported just over a month after approving a new minimum wage, the Rivers state government has reportedly commenced implementing the N85,000 it promised.
Public school teachers and other state workers said they had received their November salary alert, which included the new wage amount.
Chukwuma Osunna, the chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Rivers state chapter, confirmed the payment of the new salary structure in an interview.