Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has formed a 13- member negotiation committee as the state government commences meetings with organised labour preparatory to the commencement of the minimum wage payment in the state.
This is sequel to the signing of the minimum wage law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on July 30, 2024.
The negotiation committee comprises of Government Officials and leadership of the organised labour in the state.
Government Officials who are members of the negotiation committee include
Dr (Mrs) Folakemi Olomojobi, Head of Service, Chairman; Mr Akintunde Oyebode, Commissioner for Finance; Comrade K. Faromiluyi, Special Advisor on Labour Matter; Mrs Titilayo Olayinka, Accountant General / PS; and Mr Bamise Sunday Julius, PS Ministry of Justice.
Others are Mr Oluwadare Jolumo, PS Ministry of Finance; and Mrs Janet Ajibola, PS Office of Establishment and Service Matters, Secretary.
Those who made the list from the Organised Labour include Comrade Olufemi Ajoloko, Chairman, Joint Negotiation Council; Comrade Olatunde Kolapo, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress; Comrade Sola Adigun, Chairman, Trade Union Congress;
and Comrade Yetunde Emmanuel- Secretary, Joint Negotiation Council.
Others are Comrade Dr. Israel Taiwo, Secretary, Nigeria Labour Council, and Comrade Yemi Peters,Secretary, Trade Union Congress.
The first meeting of the committee is slated for Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.
