…urges workers to disregard rumors trending online
The Chairman, Trade Union Congress, Ekiti State, Comrade Sola Adigun has confirmed that the rumor about disagreement with Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on the implementation of the new minimum wage was fake.
Adigun in a statement in Ado Ekiti noted that the message which was shared via Whatsapp and Facebook platforms was cooked up by disgruntled elements whose intention is to cause confusion.
The statement reads:”The attention of the Trade Union Congress, Ekiti State, has been drawn to a statement circulating in some sections of Social media, alleging that Ekiti workers’ representatives walked out on Governor Biodun Oyebanji during a meeting on the minimum wage implementation.
“We wish to categorically state that such is untrue, it’s fallacious, a mere fabrication and product of the maker’s imagination. The negotiation between the union and the state government on the minimum wage implementation commenced on Friday after the inaugural meeting of Wednesday 4th of September; it is, therefore, illogical in the head to reason that labour walked out of such a meeting when there weren’t any trade disputes with the government.
“We want to declare unequivocally that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has, since the inauguration of his administration, demonstrated genuine commitment to worker’s welfare, and we have no cause to doubt his willingness to implement the new minimum wage once the committee arrives at the necessary adjustables.
“We urge the public to disregard the statement and its contents. We are committed to constructive engagement with the state government to ensure the welfare of Ekiti workers is prioritized.
Adigun promised that the leadership of the Labour Force in the state would keep the public informed on the progress of the negotiation.