Aiyedatiwa okays N73,000 minimum wage for workers in Ondo

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the payment of N73,000 minimum wage for workers in the state.

Aiyedatiwa maintained that his administration went a step further than the federal government approved N70,000 by paying N73,000 to workers due to commitment to the welfare of the people.

The governor disclosed this on Saturday during the flag-off of the Ondo central senatorial district leg of the gubernatorial campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo City, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of the state ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in the state.

According to Aiyedatiwa, who reeled out his manifestos to the large crowd of supporters during the campaign, they should convert their backing into votes for the APC to ensure the continuity of developmental initiatives across the state.

“On November 16, I urge everyone gathered here and those who are not present to convert your support into votes for the APC to ensure the continuation of our significant progress in the state.

“Based on reports and my personal observations, I am confident that you all want this administration to continue beyond 2024.

“I see the love and appreciation from you, and I do not take it for granted. The best way to demonstrate this love is to vote for continuity, which will bring even more dividends of democracy.”

“During my time in office, we have initiated several important projects, including those started by the late governor.

“In agriculture, we’ve taken significant strides, boosting food production across the state. We’ve also approved over a billion naira for land clearing and launched various rural road construction projects to facilitate our farmers’ activities and improve productivity in rural areas.”