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Rumours circulating regarding a new salary structure approved by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for civil servants in the state have been a subject of online debates.
The viral message said that in response to the nation’s soaring inflation and growing cost of living, Governor Makinde announced a significant wage raise of over 20 per cent for public employees.
According to the estimates of this revised salary structure, grade level 1 employees in the state would earn between ₦58,200 and ₦77,045 per month after taxes, while staff on grade level 17 would earn between ₦441,011 and ₦637,000, including the provision of a 13th-month salary for all categories of staff.
In addition to the wage increase, the Oyo State Government was also rumoured to be implementing a special benefit for workers residing within the route of the state transport system, known as Omi Tuntun 2.0.
These workers will allegedly receive free transportation facilitated through a special E-card system, easing their commuting expenses and enhancing their financial well-being.
How True are these claims?
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday denied approving a new salary structure for its civil servants, dismissing the circulating information as false.
Media aide to the Governor Sulaimon Olanrewaju, clarified that although the government is currently in the process of reviewing the salary structure for civil servants and has established a committee to undertake this task, the fake salary structure did not originate from the government.
“Government is working on reviewing the salary structure for civil servants and it has set up a committee which has yet to turn in its report,” he said.
Olanrewaju added that the committee comprises representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and government officials, with a mandate to complete its assignment within eight weeks, but did not say when the eight weeks timeline would elapse.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) notes that the Oyo State government initiated the committee to develop a revised salary structure for civil servants in response to the withdrawal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government in May.
It is anticipated that the wage increase and accompanying benefits will contribute to improved living conditions and financial stability for public employees, ultimately fostering a more motivated workforce.
Verdict:
Reports that Governor Makinde has increased the pay of civil servants in the state by more than 20 per cent is fake and should be disregarded by the public.