Ondo workers will receive N73,000 minimum wage, Gov Aiyedatiwa says

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has on Saturday, October 12, 2024 announced that Ondo State workers will  now receive N73,000 as their  minimum wage.

According to Pulse Nigeria, Aiyedatiwa made the announcement during the flag off of his campaign for the November 16 governorship election, which kicked off in the Ondo West Local Government Area of the state.

Aiyedatiwa emphasized the need for the people of the state to vote him in during the coming election to enable him continue the works he has started in the state.

The governor said he announced the minimum wage of ₦73,000 to fulfill his promise of ensuring Ondo State workers enjoy the benefits of democracy and live a better life.

Lucky recently shared that the feedback he has received from his appointees indicates that the people of Ondo State are pleased with the progress he has made so far.

Aiyedatiwa stated his initiatives in the last ten months

“In agriculture, to increase food production in Ondo State, over N1 billion has been approved to clear lands, and local farmers were empowered to boost food production.”

“Nine rural roads have been flagged off under our administration’s Rural Road Construction Initiative.”

“To protect our farmers, we are upgrading our security infrastructure, providing a secured environment for agricultural activities.”

“Our administration has partnered with local security initiatives and fostered effective partnerships with Amotekun and other agencies.”

Besides, Aiyedatiwa stated that “in the past few months, his administration has made significant strides across various sectors, ensuring inclusive development.”

The APC chairman in the state, Mr Ade Adetimehin said he is confident that the remaining politicians in the opposition will soon join the APC.

He praised the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for establishing a strong foundation for the party over the past eight years, which has set the stage for the APC’s continued success.

The chairman commended Aiyedatiwa for continuing the works of his late predecessor, without abandoning any of the progressive work.

Chief Olusola Oke (SAN), a governorship aspirant in his support for the governor, urged all party members to cast their votes and ensure the governor’s victory in the upcoming election.

He said, “I am grateful we are all under one umbrella, championing what’s right.” The opposition is lost in darkness, devoid of our forward-thinking ideology. It’s a privilege to be part of the winning team.”

A two-term member of the House of Representatives representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, Lolade Akinjo said he has defected from the PDP to the APC.

Akinjo cited the ideology of the sitting governor as the reason for his switch, indicating that he and many others are drawn to the APC’s vision.

The former APC chairman in the state, Mr Ebenezer Alabi declared that the APC is the best party to deliver democratic dividends to the people of the state.

About Aiyedatiwa

Gov Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is the current governor of Ondo State, Nigeria, assuming office on December 27, 2023, after the demise of Rotimi Akeredolu.

Born on January 12, 1965, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, he began his educational journey at Saint Peter’s UNA Primary School and later attended Ikosi High School in Lagos.

Aiyedatiwa’s academic achievements also include a Nigeria Certificate in Education from Lagos State College of Education.

He later obtained an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Ibadan.

He also got a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool.

Before venturing into politics, Aiyedatiwa had a successful business career.

He established Blue Wall Group of Companies in 1996, which comprises various entities, including a trading company, foreign exchange trading company, and travel agency.

He joined active politics in 2011 as a member of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), which later merged with other parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Aiyedatiwa’s political career milestones include serving as Federal Commissioner representing Ondo State on the Board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from 2018 to 2019.

He was also the running mate of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in the 2020 Ondo State gubernatorial election and became the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

Following Akeredolu’s passing in 2023, Aiyedatiwa took office as governor.

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