- During the 2026 May Day celebration, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Ondo State civil servants.
- The Governor announced that approximately 4,000 new workers have been hired across key sectors, including health, education, and administration, over the past year.
- Aiyedatiwa highlighted that his government provides cash-backed promotions as they fall due, noting that there are currently no promotion arrears in the state.
- State labor leaders expressed serious concerns regarding the rising costs of petroleum products and inflation, which they warned are eroding the purchasing power of workers.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has lauded Ondo State workers as essential partners in governance, vowing to maintain prompt payment of salaries and allowances.
Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the Workers’ Day event in Akure, themed “Insecurity, poverty: bane of decent work,” the Governor emphasized that his administration has successfully filled critical personnel gaps created by retirements.
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The recruitment of 4,000 personnel spans several cadres, including teaching, medical, legal, and forestry.
Aiyedatiwa described these appointments as a prelude to a more comprehensive, service-wide recruitment exercise intended to further replenish the state’s workforce.
He noted that the 2026 promotion exercise is already underway, reinforcing his stance that workers should take consistent support for granted.
Despite the Governor’s assurances, Comrade Ademola Olapade, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), highlighted the “devastating effect” of fuel price hikes on transportation, food, and housing.
Olapade stressed that decent work must include fair wages that allow workers to meet basic needs in the face of rising inflation.
Additionally, Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman Comrade Clement Fatuwase called on the state government to heighten security measures to ensure the safety of all workers.
