May Day celebration: ODHA Majority Leader, Ogunmolasuyi Hails Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Workers Friendly Policy
May 1 2025
The Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Oluwole Emmanuel Ogunmolasuyi has hailed of policies of Governor Aiyedatiwa that are workers friendly.
The Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly who represented the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji at the 2025 Workers Day held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Akure commended the governor’s efforts in prioritizing their welfare.
The event, themed “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship,” was a vibrant gathering of government leaders, union officials, and workers across various sectors of the state’s economy.
Delivering his goodwill message on behalf of the Speaker, Hon. Ogunmolasuyi commended Ondo State workers for their undying spirit and resilience, describing them as the “pulse of governance and the foundation upon which development rests.”
He reaffirmed the State Assembly’s unwavering support for legislative policies that promote fair wages, pension reforms, job security, and dignified working conditions.
Hon. Ogunmolasuyi used the occasion to applaud Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his administration’s outstanding commitment to workers’ welfare.
He echoed the Governor’s address in highlighting the significant strides made under the present administration, including: Recruitment of over 3,000 workers across key sectors such as education, health, and administration.
Clearing of a three-year backlog of gratuities for retired public and local government workers, upward review of the state minimum wage to N73,000, surpassing the national benchmark, monthly pension award of N30,000 to retirees, timely promotions and career progression initiatives, with the 2025 promotion exercise already underway.
Speaking on behalf of the House leadership, Hon. Ogunmolasuyi noted that these efforts demonstrate a bold and compassionate governance philosophy, one that places human capital at the centre of policy implementation. “What Governor Aiyedatiwa has done is not just economic relief; it is a reaffirmation that governance must serve the people at every level,” he said.
He particularly lauded the industrial harmony in the state, attributing it to the constructive dialogue between labour unions and the government. He acknowledged the roles played by labour leaders like Comrade Ademola Olapade (NLC Chairperson) and Comrade Clement Fatuase (TUC Chairman) in ensuring workers’ interests are protected without disrupting governance.
