Osun among few states implementing minimum wage -Adeleke

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his administration is one of the few states implementing the approved national minimum wage.

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Adeleke made this known in Osogbo, Osun State on Wednesday at the opening session of the National Retreat of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council.

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The governor also said his administration has placed high premium on workers’ welfare through provision of work friendly environment to enhance their productivity.

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Beside payment of the national minimum wage to its workers, Adeleke also said his administration has equally continued the implementation of measures to ease the burden on retirees.

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He added that efforts were being made to clear outstanding liabilities to the retirees.

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Highlighting other incentives to motivate the state workforce, the governor said he has ensured regular and prompt payment of salaries to workers across the State.

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He stated, “We have maintained a cordial relationship with organised labour and kept open channels of communication for conflict resolution. Osun State is one of the few States implementing the approved national minimum wage. This also covers consequential adjustments for eligible workers in the State.

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“We have also consistently approved and implemented promotions and career progression opportunities for deserving public servants. I personally ensured that the dignity of labour is upheld.

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“For our pensioners, we have taken deliberate steps to improve their welfare. We pay monthly pensions regularly. Our government has made substantial payments towards inherited pension arrears and outstanding obligations.”

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Beyond workers’ welfare, the governor said his administration has invested massively in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture and local economic development.

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“These investments not only improve the quality of life of our people but also create a more enabling environment for economic growth and job creation,” he said

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He commended the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council for choosing Osun as the host of this year’s retreat, saying the development was a vote of confidence in his administration where labour and workers’ welfare was topmost priority.

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The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council is the official consultative and negotiating platform for the Nigerian Government and Organised Labour.

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It brings together representatives from government agencies and eight public service trade unions.

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