By Miracle Ogunde
Following the approval of N75, 000 as minimum wage for workers in Osun state, the workers on Monday stormed the state’s Secretariat in hundreds, dancing, singing and eulogizing the kind gesture of governor Ademola Adeleke.
The labour leaders at the appreciation rally organised for the Governor over the new minimum wage and the many pro-labour policies and programmes of his administration however, declared that, there is no vacancy in the Osun Government House come 2026.
They affirmed that, endorsement of the Governor for second term in office will be done at the 2025 May Day rally at Osogbo
Addressing hundreds of workers who attended the rally under the leadership of the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abayomi Arapasopo and the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Bimbo Fasasi told the Governor and workers that the state workforce is overwhelmed by passionate support of the Governor for the workers’ welfare since he assumed office.
He said, “We are here today to show appreciation for the kindness of the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke over the issue of minimum wage.
“He did just approve for us the national minimum wage but he gave us N75,558.24 and we, as workers would not disappoint the people by ensuring that Osun got more quality service delivery from the workforce.”
Comrade Arapasopo said the records of the Governor on workers’ welfare is unrivaled and unprecedented in the history of Osun governance, declaring that “Mr Governor has made landmark achievements which touched the heartland minds of every Osun workers.
“We therefore gather here to show appreciation to Mr Governor for his uncommon care and support for workers. We are hereby declaring that come 2026, there is no vacancy in Abere Government House.
“We are satisfied with your exceptional performance, not just for workers but across all sectors in Osun state. Your good work is everywhere.
“By May Day of 2025, we will officially endorse you for a second term as a performing and responsive Governor. For the re-election, we stand solidly at your back and by your side”, the NLC chairman declared.
Corroborating the NLC Chairman, the TUC State Chairman, Comrade Fasasi said Governor Adeleke as a pro-labour leader has the unwavering support of the unions, declaring “Governor Adeleke is our man now and beyond 2026.
“We are ever grateful for your love for workers. We are with you. Workers are with you. Families and associates of workers are with you.
“You are truly light and the light is shining on us and our families”, the TUC Chairman announced.
Responding amidst dance and songs, Governor Adeleke who led the crowd with rhythm of “eminikanloye, koleye eninkankan” expressed appreciation to the workforce for their open endorsement and approval of his performance in office, pledging to do more in service of workers and the people of the state.
“To me, every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The government has a duty to fully attend to the welfare of workers, especially the bureaucracy that is the engine room of the government.
“It is a sin to neglect workers’ welfare. I affirm my passionate commitment to workers’ welfare, now and all the time.
“The more we have the resources, the more we will deepen our pro-workers’ programmes and policies.
“We are doing that because there is a link between Osun informal and formal workers.
“Until we complete the agro-industrialisation of Osun state, the civil service remains the main driver of the state economy. So any care for the public service is largely a support for all Osun people.
“With your support, I will push ahead with the implementation of our five point agenda for which workers welfare is Number One.
“Together, we shall take Osun to greater height”, the Governor told the cheering workers.
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