Oyebanji pays Ekiti Workers’ One Month Salary Arrears
By Samuel Ogunsona
In fulfilment of his promise to prioritise workers welfare, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the payment of one month outstanding salary arrears to workers in the state.
According to the State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mr Akintunde Oyebode, Local Government and state workers will receive one month salary arrears by Monday.
A statement made available by Irohinoodua and signed by Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode said the payment, according to the Commissioner, followed Governor Oyebanji’s directive that the outstanding workers’ salaries be paid from time to time based on available resources.
The Biodun Oyebanji administration will continue to prioritise workers welfare within available resources. This include timely payment of salaries, deductions and pensions as well as provision of conducive office environment and trainings to enhance their productivity.