The government of Osun state has shed more light on how the new minimum wage of N75,000 was adopted and approved by Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for civil servants in the state.

Explaining this in a statement in Osogbo on Wednesday was the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, who confirmed that the New Minimum Wage got the executive approval of the Governor after the receipt of the Public Service Negotiation Committee’s report .

Oluomo Alimi, as one of the members of the Committee saddled with the responsibility of working out a good and acceptable template for the new minimum wage said the State Government team was led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Kazeem Akinleye while that of the Labour team was led by the State NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo.

The press statement further revealed that the implementation of the New Minimum Wage of 75,000 for Osun workers is in tandem with commitment to social justice, economic growth and an enhanced living standard for Osun teaming workers and citizens alike.

The statement partly reads ; “Governor Ademola Adeleke led administration is deeply committed to prioritizing the welfare of civil servants, who, tirelessly provide efficient, effective and quality services to the state despite the limited resources accruing to it”

Osun State Governor, after the approval, according to Oluomo Alimi, urged all civil servants in the state to up their service delivery more and more by endlessly seeking innovative solutions to improve public service in ensuring transparency and accountability for the growth and development of the 33 year old Osun State.

Earlier, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Akinleye who lauded the Governor for the executive approval of new national minimum wage for workers, further stated that the committee carried out its duties and responsibilities without any let or hindrance from the State Government that put it in place to work out the new wage template.

Mr Ayanleye Aina, on his own part as the Head of Service assured that Osun workers will continue to live up to the desired billings.

Speaking in the same vein, on behalf of the Labour team side, Chairman, NLC, Osun State, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo ,who also thumbed up Ademola Adeleke led administration for the N75,000 new wage bill for an average worker in the state, maintained that it was carefully crafted and arrived at in line with Osun State’s current economic condition .

Arapasopo further expressed conviction that the new wage structure would be both durable and sustainable, as it would impact the financial stability of all civil servants in the State.

He then stated that Osun State workforce are solidly behind the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, promising that they will not relent in their support for the government.

Alimi finally reeled out names of the members of the Osun State Government team in the negotiation committee to include:

1.Alh. Kazeem Akinleye (Chief of Staff to the Governor) – Chairman

2.Mr Ayanleye Aina (Head of Service)

3.Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, Hon. Comm. For Information and Public Enlightenment

4.Hon Sola Ogungbile (Hon Commissioner for Finance)

5.Prof Maruf Ademola Adeleke (Hon Commissioner for Budget and Economic planning)

4. Mr Olugbenga Fadele (Permanent Secretary, Human Resources and Capacity Building)

4 Mr Adebayo Raji (Permanent Secretary, BPSB)

6.Mrs Yetunde Esan (Permanent Secretary, Economic Planning, Budget and Development)

7.Mr A.A Bello (Permanent Secretary, Finance)

8.Jimoda O.J (Ministry of Local Government and C.A)

9.Yemi Esan (OPRS)

10.Mr Atolagbe L.A (Director, Funds)

10 Mr Gabriel Oginni (SIFMIS Manager)

11.Mr Akinjide Samuel (SIFMIS) and

12 Mr Albert O. Ajiboye (Director, L.I.R)

Alimi, mentioned in the statement that, on the part of Labour team, the following people were members of the negotiation team:

1.Comrade Christopher Arapasopo (NLC Chairman)

2 Comrade Fatai Bimbo Sanusi (TUC Chairman)

3 Comrade Akindele Lasun (Chairman, JNC)

4 Comrade Amusan Victor (Secretary, NLC)

5 Comrade Adeyemi Abdullateef (Secretary, TUC)

6 Comrade Akinjide Akinlami (JNC Secretary)

7 Dr Kehinde Ogungbangbe (NULGE President)

8 Comrade Emmanuel Olawuyi (NUT)

9 Comrade Ojo Akintunde (Chairman, SSUCOEN)

10 Comrade Adekunle Adesina (Chairman, PASAN)

12.Comrade Johnson Adegoke (Chairman, MHWUN)

13.Comrade Ganiyu Salawu (Chairman, NUP)

14.Comrade Waheed Opeyemi (Chairman, NANNM); and

15.Comrade Adedokun Olalekan (Chairman, AUPCTRE)