The Government of Ekiti State, led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved a N15,000 wage award for all state workers as part of measures to alleviate the impact of the current economic situation.
The payment will be effective for a period of six months, pending an agreement on the minimum wage for workers.
Pensioners in the state will also receive a N10,000 wage award for six months, as approved by Governor Oyebanji. The wage award is set to take effect from this month, providing immediate financial relief for workers and pensioners, as outlined in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Mr. Yinka Oyebode.
Additionally, Governor Oyebanji has approved the payment of July 2018 salary arrears to local government workers and primary school teachers across the 16 local government areas of the state.
The Governor had earlier implemented palliative measures for workers, including the payment of outstanding entitlements, extension of the minimum wage to senior workers on levels 14 to 17, and provision of shuttle buses for workers and students in the state.
The Government of Ekiti State continues to lead as a model sub-national government with a steadfast commitment to improving workers’ welfare and productivity within the available resources in the state.