Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the new minimum wage for workers in the state effective from November 1 this year.
Oyetola also lifted ban on annual salary increment effected 8 years ago and lifted embargo on promotion and conversion with immediate effect.
Addressing labour unions in the state, Governor Oyetola said the approval for the minimum wage would increase the state wage bill by N750million, adding that his administration has introduced measures, which include fiscal discipline and creative innovation, to meet the challenge posed by the increment.