Ogun Organised Labour Rejects Governor Abiodun’s Proposals Amid Ongoing Strike
By Oludare Joshua
The Organised Labour in Ogun State has firmly rejected Governor Dapo Abiodun’s proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing indefinite strike, which was initiated over N82 billion in contributory pension deductions and other pressing issues.
This decision was announced in a communique released on Friday night, following a seven-hour emergency meeting attended by representatives from 25 affiliated unions in Abeokuta.
The unions conveyed their dissatisfaction with the government’s offers, which they deemed insufficient. Key issues discussed included the contributory pension scheme, the new minimum wage, eight years’ arrears of leave allowance, adjustments on pension, and staff promotions for 2023 and 2024.
The statement highlighted the council’s disappointment with the state government’s approach, particularly regarding the contributory pension scheme: “The council-in-session is displeased with the resolve of the state government, especially on the contributory pension scheme. Consequently, the initial position of the congress remains unchanged, and the declared trade dispute still stands,” the statement noted.
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In contrast, Governor Abiodun, through his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, detailed plans to ensure the immediate payment for workers retiring from July 2, 2025, under the contributory pension scheme. He proposed a 10-year payment plan, segmented into two phases: 2025 to 2030 and 2030 to 2035.
Governor Abiodun explained that the first phase would involve settling outstanding contributions for retirees from July 2, 2025, to July 2030. “Immediate payments will commence next year, with a second phase for those retiring from July 2, 2030, to July 1, 2035,” he stated.
He further clarified that there would be no gratuity scheme starting July 2, 2025, and that all consolidated salaries would revert to the contributory pension scheme.
This ongoing discourse underscores the tensions between the state government and the organised labour as both sides navigate the unresolved issues affecting workers in Ogun State.
