Gov Aiyedatiwa Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Ondo Workers After Ten Months in Office

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced an increase in the minimum wage of civil servants in Ondo State.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who revealed the new wage of N73,000 for the state’s workforce during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign flag-off in Ondo West Local Government Area on Saturday, stated that the government has implemented measures, including training programs and timely salary payments, to motivate civil servants.

Investors King reports that Aiyedatiwa assumed office as the acting governor of Ondo State following the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away at 67 after battling leukemia.

As Aiyedatiwa prepares to contest the governorship in the off-cycle election scheduled for November 16, 2024, under the APC platform, he reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants in the state.

He urged residents and citizens to turn out in large numbers and vote for him.

“Our civil servants are being motivated through various training programs, 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,” Aiyedatiwa said.

“While the minimum wage is set at N70,000, ours will be N73,000. We will continue to improve your welfare and advance further. On November 16, 2024, come out in large numbers and vote for APC.”

In September, the Federal Government approved the payment of the newly set N70,000 minimum wage for workers across the country, as confirmed by Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.