Sanwo-Olu’s Government Says It’s Still Negotiating With Labour On Minimum Wage

The government of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos State has announced that it has not reached any agreement with labour on the issue of the payment of the much talked-about N35,000 minimum wage.

The government said the report that stated that it had started paying the minimum wage is not correct. It added that negotiation is still on-going.

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Training, Mr. Biodun Bamgboye, who disclosed this over the weekend said negotiations are still on-going.

He said, “We are in the process of minimum wage negotiations with labour and we are looking at the best modalities to implement it.”

The permanent secretary said any agreement reached with the labour unions will be made public through government-recognised communication channels.

He assured public servants in the state that the outcome of the minimum wage negotiation will represent their best interest.

Bamgboye reiterated that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration is committed to enhancing the welfare of staff.

“Being a people-oriented government, we are committed to ensuring better service delivery through a competent and motivated workforce,” Bamgboye said.

Credit: thenationonlineng.net