Oyo approves N2bn for payment of LG staff salaries

Oyo State Government has announced that the sum of N2bn has been approved to offset part of the salary arrears and related wages owed the local government workers in the state.

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Bimbo Kolade who made the declaration, pointed out that the money was sourced from the financial assistance intervention received from the Federal Government, pledging that the State Government will continue to dialogue with the labour unions in the state to find a lasting solution to the issue of salary payment to local government and state workers.

Kolade said that the present administration in the state was committed to the welfare of the people, especially its workforce, noting that concerted efforts were being put in place to ensure regular payment of salaries and wages.