Minimum Wage: Osun NLC joins nationwide protest, storms State Assembly

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

Members of Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Osun State Chapter, on Wednesday, stormed the State Assembly to challenge the proposed removal of minimum wage from the exclusive list.

The members, who converged at Ogo-Oluwa Area of Osogbo, the State Capital at about 10 in the morning marched towards the House of Assembly.

They were seen bearing banners with inscriptions protesting against the removal of the minimum wage bill from the exclusive list to the concurrent list.

In his remarks, the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye said the Oyetola-led administration prioritises workers’ welfare in the State, noting that the development of the State is impossible without workers.

In his words, “Anything that concerns the workers is Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s priority. Despite the paucity of fund, he has been able to implement the minimum wage. There are some things we have denied ourselves just for the sake of the minimum wage. We have assured you that without you, the development of the state will not be possible.

“Let me assure you on behalf of my colleagues, that we are totally for you. With your cooperation, you will continue to enjoy whatever you are meant to enjoy.”