Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has established a 13-member negotiation committee to begin discussions with organized labor in preparation for implementing the minimum wage in the state. This initiative follows the signing of the minimum wage law by President Bola Tinubu on July 30, 2024. The committee includes both government officials and leaders from the organized labor unions in Ekiti State, indicating a collaborative approach to ensure smooth implementation. The statement was released by Yinka Oyebode, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, in Ado Ekiti.
The members of the negotiation committee who are government officials include Dr Folakemi Olomojobi, Head of Service (as chairperson); Akintunde Oyebode, Commissioner for Finance; K. Faromiluyi, Special Advisor on Labour Matter; Mrs Titilayo Olayinka, Accountant General.
Others are Bamise Sunday Julius, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice; Oluwadare Jolumo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance; and Mrs Janet Ajibola, Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishment and Service Matters.
Committee members from the organised labour include Olufemi Ajoloko, Chairman, Joint Negotiation Council; Olatunde Kolapo, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress; and Sola Adigun, Chairman, Trade Union Congress.
Others are Yetunde Emmanuel, Secretary, Joint Negotiation Council; Dr Israel Taiwo, Secretary, Nigeria Labour Council; and Yemi Peters, Secretary, Trade Union Congress.
The statement added that the first meeting of the committee is slated for Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
