Ekiti state governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, Thursday, approved a major increment in the monthly subvention to the judiciary and the legislative arm of government as well as institutions in the state.
The increment which amounts to N438.9 million monthly is to enable the institutions take care of the new minimum wage and attendant consequential adjustments for workers.
A statement by Yinka Oyebode, the Special Adviser, Media to Governor Oyebanji, said the beneficiaries of the increment include Ekiti State Customary Court of Appeal, Ekiti State High Court of Justice; Ekiti State Judicial Service Commission, and Ekiti State House of Assembly Service Commission.
Others are Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU); Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH); Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere Ekiti; Ekiti State Polythechnic, Isan Ekiti; College of Health Technology, Ijero-Ekiti and Non Academic Staff Union of Educational and associated institutions.
Similarly, the governor has also approved payment of the outstanding 2020 leave bonus to local government workers, in fulfillment of his promise to defray all outstanding entitlements of workers inherited from previous administrations.
While restating the commitment of his administration to the wellbeing and welfare of workers and retirees, Governor Oyebanji said efforts are being made to ensure payment of all outstanding entitlements including gratuities in line with the continuity and shared prosperity agenda of the government.
He urges workers in the state to remain focused on excellent service delivery and see themselves as strategic stakeholders in the Ekiti project.