Ekiti Gov pledges to Pay N70,000 minimum wage to workers

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has announced that workers in the state service would be paid the N70,000 new minimum wage while substantial adjustment would be added to pensions.

Oyebanji stated this during the 2024 Pensioners’ Day, which was held in Ado Ekiti, the State capital, marking the beginning of activities for the Second Anniversary of his administration.

The governor said that his administration has resolved to make life better for the people, adding “The minimum wage has become a law binding on all states.”

At the occasion, Oyebanji presented cheques of the value of N3.5 billion to 829 pensioners who retired between 2014 and March 2015.

He highlighted some of the programmes initiated for senior citizens to include the free Health Insurance scheme for pensioners.

Governor Oyebanji explained that over N70 billion has been released in defraying the payment of gratuities, and urged the retirees to continue to pray for the success of his administration.

Mr Kolapo Olatunji, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), showered encomium on the Oyebanji-led administration for bringing succour and hope to the retirees.

Dr Folakemi Olomojobi, the state Head of Service, thanked the pensioners for their support for the government over the years.

Also, Mr Godwin Abumisi, the National Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), who was represented by Mr Ayo Ikumapayi, and the State chairman of the Union, Mr Joel Akinola, lauded the various efforts of the governor, pledging their continue support for his administration.