By Oluwaseun Adebolu

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has raised a 13-member negotiation committee as the state government commences meetings with organized labor preparatory to the commencement of the minimum wage payment in the state.

This is  sequel to the signing of the minimum wage law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on July 30th, 2024.

According to a statement released to newsmen by the special adviser to the governor on media, Yinka Oyebode, the negotiation committee comprises government officials and the leadership of the organized labor in the state.

Members of the Negotiation Committee are:

A. Government officials:

1. Dr. (Mrs.) Folakemi Olomojobi, Head of Service (Chief)

2. Mr. Akintunde Oyebode, Commissioner for Finance, Member

3. ⁠Comrade K. Faromiluyi, Special Advisor on Labour Matter, Member

4. ⁠Mrs. Titilayo Olayinka, Accountant General/PPS – Member

5. Mr. Bamise Sunday Julius, PS Ministry of Justice, Member

6. Mr. Oluwadare Jolumo, PS Ministry of Finance, Member

7. Mrs. Janet Ajibola, PS Office of Establishment and Service Matters, Secretary

B. Organised Labor:

1. Comrade Olufemi Ajoloko, Chairman, Joint Negotiation Council.

2. Comrade Olatunde Kolapo, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress

3. Comrade Sola Adigun, Chairman, Trade Union Congress

4. Comrade Yetunde Emmanuel, Secretary, Joint Negotiation Council.

5. Comrade Dr. Israel Taiwo, Secretary, Nigeria Labour Council.

6. Comrade Yemi Peters, Secretary, Trade Union Congress.

The first meeting of the committee is slated for Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.