October 14, 2024
Adesakin Adefemi
The Ogun State Government has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for its workers, with Governor Dapo Abiodun approving N77,000 as the new minimum wage.
According to the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, the new wage takes immediate effect and applies to all workers in the state.
The decision was reached after a meeting between state officials and labor leaders to discuss implementing the new minimum wage.
Governor Abiodun directed that no worker should earn less than N77,000 starting October, in a bid to alleviate the economic struggles of the people.
The State NLC Chairman, Comrade Hameed Benco, praised the Governor for approving the N77,000 minimum wage, the highest in the country.
Comrade Akeem Lasisi of the TUC and Comrade Isa Olude of the JNC commended the government’s worker-friendly stance.
Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, welcomed the generous minimum wage, citing the Governor’s responsiveness to workers’ plight.
The new minimum wage demonstrates Governor Abiodun’s commitment to improving the lives of Ogun State residents.
This move is expected to boost worker morale and commitment to implementing government policies, setting a positive precedent for other states to follow.
Good news
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Wow this is impressive, our governor came out better than others
This is commendable
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