November 29, (THEWILL) – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a monthly payment of N15,000 to each worker and N10,000, to each pensioner in the state, as palliatives to cushion the effects of the removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government.
A statement by the Permanent Secretary to the Governor, Sunday Fadele, said the payments will commence from December 2023 and last for six months.
The approval followed negotiation meetings and interactions with the labour movement in Osun State including representatives of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners.
Fadele said the state government acknowledged and appreciated the understanding of Osun State workers and pensioners for their support and cooperation.
“While acknowledging and appreciating the understanding of Osun State workers and pensioners for their show of understanding regarding the efforts of the state government in the last one year to improve tremendously on their welfare, being the first on the 5-Point Action Plan, the present administration will continue to ensure that its commitment to the welfare of workers are met at all times”, Fadele said.
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