The governor of Ondo state, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced that the new minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants in the state would be implemented starting November 2024.
Aiyedatiwa made the announcement Friday during the 2024 Public Service Week celebration, an event marked with a fitness walk aimed at promoting the health and well-being of public workers.
Civil servants, led by labour leaders, walked through parts of the state capital before converging on the Government House, where they expressed support for the governor ahead of the November 16 governorship election.
In his address, Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the welfare of civil servants would continue to be a priority for his administration, adding that the new minimum wage was a settled matter and a testament to his administration’s focus on improving the quality of life for the state’s workforce.
“Anything we have done for civil servants has never been politically driven. If workers are not happy, they won’t be encouraged to put in maximum effort into their work. That is why we have always prioritised their welfare,” he said.
He assured the workers that if elected, he would surpass his current achievements, pledging to break his own record by delivering even more for the workforce.
Also speaking, state chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Clement Fatuase, expressed confidence in Governor Aiyedatiwa’s continued support for civil servants and assured the governor that they would proudly come forward on November 17 to celebrate his victory.
The state’s Head of Service, Mr. Bayo Philips, in his remarks, praised the governor for “creating a conducive environment for civil servants” in the state.
He noted the administration’s commitment to prompt salary payment, regular promotions, leave bonus and the consistent disbursement of pensions and gratuities.
Philips said civil servants gathered at the event were not politicians, but were there to express their appreciation for the governor’s dedication to their welfare.