Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of
Ondo State has assured workers in the state of his administration’s readiness
to pay the N30,000 Federal Government-approved minimum wage.
The governor disclosed this
during the commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration in Akure, the
Ondo State capital, on Wednesday.
Akeredolu, who spoke at the Gani
Fawehinmi Arcade, venue of the event, emphasized that the minimum wage is not
enough to cater for workers’ needs, but his government will ensure that workers
are paid the new wage.
While noting that payment of the
minimum wage is non-negotiable, he lauded the workers, particularly civil
servants for the support given to his administration.
“This government will pay minimum
wage as approved by law.
“Your salary, your minimum wage
is non negotiable. Your welfare is paramount to us.
“You cannot work without taking
your wages.
“What you have as take home
cannot even take anybody home, it is not even certain that N30,000 can take you
home but wherever it carries you, we will pay.”
Meanwhile, as regards outstanding
salary arrears and leave bonuses in the state, the governor promised to pay the
workers as soon as possible though without a specific time frame.
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