Aiyedatiwa Approves ₦73,000 As Minimum Wage For Ondo Workers

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants in Ondo State.

Naija News reports that Aiyedatiwa announced the new minimum wage during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign flag-off held in the Ondo West Local Government Area on Saturday.

Recall that in September, the federal government and organized labour reached an agreement establishing a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for government employees nationwide.

Accompanied by his deputy, Chief Olayide Adelami, and prominent party officials in preparation for the off-cycle governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024, Aiyedatiwa stated that his administration, which took office ten months ago following the passing of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has been actively transforming governance in the state, particularly by enhancing the welfare of civil servants.

Aiyedatiwa, who is the APC candidate for the upcoming governorship election, emphasized that the state government is committed to motivating its workers through training opportunities and promotion initiatives while also ensuring the timely payment of salaries and any outstanding arrears.

“Our civil servants are being motivated through different training programmes, and their salaries are being paid regularly. We do not owe, but let me announce to you that this administration has decided to implement the new minimum wage.

“Even though the minimum wage is supposed to be N70,000, ours is going to be N73,000. We will continue to improve on your welfare and advance further. By November 16, 2024, come out en mass and vote for APC,” the governor said.