Oyo Governor Reduces Salaries Of Senior Govt Officials By 50 per cent

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, on Friday, announced a 50% pay cut for all senior government appointees which he said was aimed at mitigating effects of coronavirus on the economy.

This development comes days after the state House of Assembly also had its monthly allocation cut by 30%.

Admitting the fact that the state was bound to face difficult times in days ahead, Makinde said his administration would continue to take steps that will ensure that Oyo workers are paid on the 25th of every month.

Makinde said;

“The next couple of months are going to be difficult but we are working hard to mitigate the shocks it may have on our economy.

“Already, we have secured the cooperation of the legislature to take a 30 per cent cut to their monthly allocation while senior government appointees take 50 per cent pay cut. This is because we feel the economic safety of the workforce must be prioritised.

“I give you my word, we will continue to put in the work needed to ensure that Oyo State workers are never paid with ‘Bear with us’ at the end of any month”.