Seyi Makinde Restores Wage Award and Subsidy for Workers
On September 18, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced the restoration of the wage award for civil servants and the reinstatement of the transport subsidy to help alleviate the economic difficulties faced by residents due to rising pump prices. Makinde confirmed that the wage award would be renewed for another three months and expressed gratitude to workers for their dedication.
He made these declarations upon returning to office after his annual leave, with Acting Governor Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal and other officials present. Makinde highlighted the significant increase in the state's wage bill from N4.5 billion in 2019 to N18 billion monthly and the rise in the minimum wage from N18,000 to N80,000.
He also called for a meeting between labor leaders and the state government to address ongoing economic challenges and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to follow constitutional protocols by handing over to the Vice President during his leave.
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