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Oyo NLC lauds Makinde for approving N80,000 minimum wage

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Ibrahim Ramalan
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Ibrahim Ramalan is a graduate of Mass Communications from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. With nearly a decade-long, active journalism practice, Mr Ramalan has been able to rise from a cub reporter to the exalted position of an editor; first as Arts Editor with the Blueprint Newspapers before resigning in 2019; second and presently as an Associate Editor of the Daily Nigerian online newspaper. He can be reached via ibroramalan@gmail.com, or www.facebook.com/ibrahim.ramalana, or @McRamalan on Twitter.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo state chapter has commended Governor Seyi Makinde on his recent approval of the N80,000 minimum wage for the workers.

The state chapter chairman, Kayode Martins in a telephone conversation with the Nigerian Tribune described the governor’s approval as display of magnanimity and care for the state workforce.

He said the governor had again demonstrated that he is a listening person and a true trailblazer.

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Mr Martins said: “This is the first time Oyo State workers will be earning more than their federal workers counterpart.

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The labour leader, therefore, assured the governor that the workers will reciprocate the gesture by improving their productivity, saying the approved minimum wage is a huge morale booster.

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He, however, appealed to members of the government team in the negotiation to show same magnanimity by allowing for good consequential adjustment so that all workers across the board will partake of the Governor’s milk of human kindness.

Mr Martins thanked the workers for showing understanding and solidarity since the journey of the minimum wage started, urging them not to disappoint the system that is showing concern for them per time.

He assured the government of the commitment of the labour leaders in the state to partnering, encouraging and supporting course that improves and impact positively on the workers in the state.

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