By Adeyinka Adeniran
Oyo State government said it is awaiting the recommendations of the committee set up to look at the consequential adjustment on the national minimum wage.
The governor had earlier agreed to pay the new national minimum wage of N70,000 but said the issue of consequential adjustment will be looked into by a committee, comprising the government officials, labour leaders and other relevant stakeholders.
When contacted, the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser ( Media) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju said the matter awaiting resolution is the issue of consequential adjustment.
He assures that payment will commence immediately an agreement is reached on the various adjustments to accompany the new minimum wage.
Dr Olanrewaju said “The Governor has promised that the state will pay the minimum wage. The issue is the matter of consequential adjustment.
“Currently, there is a committee in place looking at the adjustment. As soon as the committee completes its assignment, payment will start.”
