Makinde Delivers Big: Oyo State Workers Now Earn ₦80,000 Minimum Wage

The Oyo State Government has disbursed ₦12 billion to its workforce, fulfilling Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise to implement the ₦80,000 minimum wage starting January 1, 2025.

Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, highlighting the significant financial boost across all grade levels.

“Workers on Grade Levels 1 to 6 now receive a minimum increase of ₦50,000, while those on Grade Level 17 enjoy salary increments exceeding ₦180,000,” Oyelade announced, reaffirming the government’s dedication to workers’ welfare.

Retirees are not left out, as the government approved a minimum pension of ₦25,000 and a 33% pension increase for over 40,000 retirees, effective immediately. Additionally, the ₦4,000 retirement form fee has been scrapped, saving approximately 4,500 soon-to-be retirees nearly ₦20 million in total.

These measures reflect Governor Makinde’s administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the livelihoods of workers and retirees in Oyo State.