Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Saturday stated his administration had commenced work on the modalities for the implementation of recent minimal wage for presidency employees within the state.
Talking on the grand finale of the 14th convocation of Osun State College, held on the foremost campus of the establishment in Osogbo, Adeleke stated his administration had been supporting numerous initiatives that might improve the expansion of the establishment.
The governor, who famous that the removing of gas subsidies had imposed challenges on employees, assured them that his administration wouldn’t spare any effort to mitigate the affect on employees in authorities’s employment.
He added that within the final one yr, the state authorities had supported the college to finish an workplace complicated on the Isale-Osun campus to fulfill the college’s necessities for health-related programme accreditations.
“We have now additionally supported the college in the direction of the development of its ultra-modern Anatomy Complicated which we commissioned earlier at present. We have now additionally prioritised the development of roads resulting in the scholar space at Sasha Market and different campuses of our College.
“We paid a yr’s arrears promptly to the workers members. We have now additionally paid palliative allowances to all employees, and we’re at present engaged on the modalities for the implementation of the newly accepted minimal wage,” Adeleke stated.
He charged workers and college students of the college, to stay steadfast of their duties and to proceed to serve the nation with dedication.
He stated, “The progress of this citadel of studying can solely be sustained by means of a peaceable and harmonious atmosphere. Allow us to keep away from pointless rancour and acrimony. As an alternative, concentrate on the widespread objective of advancing this nice establishment.
“To the mother and father and guardians gathered right here at present, I urge you to not fully let go of your kids as they step into the subsequent part of their lives.”
Earlier in his speech, the Vice Chancellor of the college, Prof Clement Adebooye, stated the establishment has been recording regular progress and counseled all stakeholders for his or her dedication to the progress of the establishment.
Adebooye whereas congratulating the graduating college students, declared that they’ve been ready to serve the nation and world financial system as public servants, technocrats and entrepreneurs.