By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
As the federal government of Nigeria is battling to make good of its N70,000 minimum wage to its workers, hope of the workers in Ondo State is being renewed with the Governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announcing the implementation of N73,000 minimum wage for them, stressing that his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people of the state still remains his top priority.
According to his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor made the announcement during the flag-off of the Ondo central senatorial district leg of the gubernatorial campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo City on Saturday ahead of the November 16 election in the state.
Addressing his supporters, Aiyedatiwa said Ondo would give N73,000 to its workers despite the federal government approving N70,000 as the new minimum wage.
“On November 16, I urge everyone gathered here and those who are not present to convert your support into votes for the APC to ensure the continuation of our significant progress in the state.
“Based on reports and my personal observations, I am confident that you all want this administration to continue beyond 2024.
“I see the love and appreciation from you, and I do not take it for granted. The best way to demonstrate this love is to vote for continuity, which will bring even more dividends of democracy”, Aiyedatiwa said.
Aiyedatiwa further enlisted the achievements of his administration over the past 10 months, stating, “During my time in office, we have initiated several important projects, including those started by the late governor.
“In agriculture, we’ve taken significant strides, boosting food production across the state. We’ve also approved over a billion naira for land clearing and launched various rural road construction projects to facilitate our farmers’ activities and improve productivity in rural areas.”
Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing security, the health sector, education, and youth empowerment.
He noted that his administration’s efforts have made doctors more willing to stay in the state instead of leaving for opportunities elsewhere, a trend known as the “Japa” syndrome.
To address this, he mentioned that his administration has increased doctors’ salaries and allowances.