Jubilation as Gov Makinde promises to address poor renumeration of C’Servants
Desert Herald
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By Tunde Bamigbade
The governor of Oyo state Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared his government readiness to tackle worker’s poor remuneration. The governor has asserted that poor remuneration was dangerous to anti-graft campaigns of any serious government.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Makinde, quoted the governor as making the assertion while addressing the newly sworn-in commissioners.
Makinde said poor welfare packages could be counter productive to anti-corruption initiatives of his government if not quickly addressed.
He, therefore, reiterated his commitment to finding a lasting solution to the issue of poor remuneration in the civil service of the state.
The governor stated it would not be business as usual under his administration, as he would do everything possible to ensure that Oyo state workers were not exposed to the temptations of corruption.
We do have challenges and I can give you an example of the kind of issues that we are faced with.
“When I was on the podium being sworn-in, I announced that I was donating my salary to the pension board. I actually thought my salary was going to be like #3million or #4million monthly.
But when I came in here I discovered that my salary is only #650,000 monthly,which is less than $2000.
How can somebody earning $24,000 a year preside over a $500,000,000 budget? The temptations is just too high.
When I was growing up,anytime I saw permanent secretaries and top civil servants,all around with their entourage, Jeeps, Land cruisers,etc I thought they were making it big because I was driving Peugeot or Toyota Camry.
But when I came in here I discovered that the salary of permanent secretaries is under #500,000 per month,in such an environment where you have contractors, coming with big temptations.
The good news is we will find a solution to this,it is not going to be business as usual in Oyo state Makinde said.
He further charged members of his new cabinet to key into his vision and manifesto of accelerated development of the state.
