Oyo Governor Makinde Addresses LAUTECH Workers' Strike

Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, also the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, has assured workers at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso that their outstanding demands will be addressed. During a meeting with stakeholders on Thursday, he noted that Oyo's wage bill has increased from ₦4.5 billion in 2019 to ₦18 billion in 2026.

He acknowledged issues such as salary arrears and the Medical Residency Training Bill, promising prompt resolution. Makinde urged workers to be understanding of the state's financial challenges, which have been exacerbated by rising costs of infrastructure projects.

He stated that the October salary bill is prepared and that ₦162 million in salary arrears would be paid by mid-November. Additionally, he announced an increase in the monthly salaries of cleaners at the teaching hospital from ₦15,000 to ₦80,000, aligning their pay with the national minimum wage.