Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state, effective December 1, 2024.

The approval followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Ekiti State Government and leaders of organised labour in the state on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will cover all strata of Ekiti workers, as well as pensioners.

The wage agreement was signed on behalf of the Ekiti State Government by the Head of Service, Dr Folakemi Olomojobi, while labour leaders in the state signed on behalf of workers.

Olomojobi said Oyebanji approved the template the way it was presented by the committee based on the governor’s commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare and wellbeing.

While describing Oyebanji as a “worker-friendly governor who desires the best for workers” in Ekiti State, the Head of Service expressed her appreciation to the labour leaders for their understanding, patience, and dexterity in achieving the best for the workers.

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She also thanked Ekiti workers for waiting patiently for the outcome of the decision of the committee and their trust in the state government that it will give them the best deal.

She enjoined the workers to reciprocate the government’s gesture by enhancing their service delivery through their commitment to the success of the administration.

Olomojobi said: “I have had the privilege of looking at what is done across the nation and I congratulate Ekiti state workers for having the best deal.

“Today we will be endorsing the consequential adjustment, across the state, local government areas, across every parastatals and MDAs in the state. The pensioners are not left out.”

In their separate remarks, the Chairmen of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ekiti State, Comrade Kolapo Olatunde, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Sola Adigun, and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Comrade Femi Ajoloko commended Governor Oyebanji for his efforts at giving the best to workers in the state.

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