Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has authorized the wage award to be paid to state pensioners and civil servants in an effort to lessen the effects of the removal of subsidies.
According to the governor, the move demonstrates his continued dedication to the welfare of his employees and carries out his promise to gradually implement palliative measures in order to mitigate the impact of the removal of subsidies.
Adeleke's approval was communicated in a circular released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building, which revealed that state employees will receive a N15,000 wage award while pensioners will receive N10,000, this was revealed in a statement from Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor's spokesperson.
The wage award will last for six months, starting in December, according to the circular, which was signed by Sunday Olugbenga Fadele, a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry.
“Sequel to the negotiation meetings and interactions with labour movement in Osun State, including the representatives of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has approved the monthly payment of N15,000 to each active worker and N10,000 to each pensioners in Osun state as palliatives to assuage the pains being experienced as a result of removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The payment, as approved, is to commence from the month of December, 2023 for a period of six (6) months,” the circular reads in part.
“While acknowledging and appreciating the understanding of Osun state workers and pensioners for their show of understanding regarding the efforts of the State Government in the last one year to improve tremendously on their welfare, being the first on the 5-point Action Plan, the present administration will continue to ensure its commitment to the welfare of workers are met at all times.
“It is expected that this gesture of government will spur workers in the state to be more diligent and committed to their duties” the statement read.
