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State Governors Committed To Avoiding Layoffs Amid Living Wage Concerns, Says Oyebanji
State Governors Committed To Avoiding Layoffs Amid Living Wage Concerns, Says Oyebanji....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Biodun Oyebanji, the Governor of Ekiti State, has emphasized the advocacy of state governors for fiscal federalism to enable states to afford a living wage for Nigerian workers. Speaking at the 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) in Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji reiterated the Nigerian Governors Forum’s stance against worker retrenchment due to inability to meet the new minimum wage.
He highlighted that while the NGF supports the concept of a living wage, governors insist it should align with fiscal realities and states’ financial capacities. Oyebanji underscored that no governor wishes to lay off workers, emphasizing the need for sustainable wage policies that consider each state’s revenue.
Furthermore, Oyebanji encouraged Ekiti State civil servants to engage in agriculture, mentioning initiatives by his administration such as clearing over 2,000 hectares of land for free distribution to interested residents. He praised civil servants for their pivotal role in state governance and acknowledged their contributions to his administration’s achievements.
In conclusion, Governor Oyebanji expressed his commitment to learning from civil servants and fostering collaboration for the advancement of public administration in Ekiti State.
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