Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced on Friday a new minimum wage of N73,000 for civil servants in the state, with payments set to commence in November.
This move follows the Federal Government’s recent implementation of a N70,000 minimum wage adjustment for federal workers, which began in September.
Aiyedatiwa made the announcement during the 2024 Public Service Week celebrations, an event that included a fitness walk designed to promote the health and well-being of public servants.
Addressing the assembled civil servants, he emphasized his administration’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing their welfare, presenting the new minimum wage as part of this vision.
“A committee was set up to work out the implementation structure of the minimum wage, and now that it has just been concluded, I will give the necessary approval for the payment of N73,000 to begin,” the governor stated. “Anything we have done for civil servants has never been politically driven. If workers are not happy, they won’t be encouraged to put maximum effort into their work. That is why we have always prioritised their welfare. We shall begin the payment of the new minimum.”
The Head of Service for Ondo State, Mr. Bayo Philips, expressed gratitude for the governor’s approach to creating a positive work environment.
He highlighted the administration’s commitment to timely salary payments, routine promotions, leave bonuses, and the regular release of pensions and gratuities as factors that have significantly boosted morale among civil servants.
Further appreciating the governor’s efforts, the state’s Trade Union Congress Chairman, Comrade Clement Fatuwase, praised Aiyedatiwa’s consistent support for the public workforce.
He expressed confidence in the governor’s ongoing dedication to their welfare and assured him that civil servants would stand firmly behind him after the upcoming governorship election on November 16.
The event underlined the administration’s proactive stance in addressing workers’ welfare, with Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterating that the well-being of public servants remains central to his agenda.
