The Oyo state government on Tuesday reacted to the request of the Oyo state chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the N30,000 naira minimum wage.

Recall that insideoyo.com had earlier reported that the Oyo NLC joined other chapters through out the federation to press home their demand for the new minimum wage.

Addressing the workers yesterday, the deputy governor of the state, Mr Moses Adeyemo, avowed that governors were sympathetic and acknowledge that the current minimum wage of N18,000 is inadequate.

He expressed optimism that governors will see to the increment of the minimum wage this year, though he noted that the capability of state governments to pay differed.

“Bearing the current economic condition, it is not too much for an average Nigerian to request N30,000 as minimum wage. The governors are sympathetic and acknowledge that N18,000 may be inadequate.

“So, I believe that the governors will ensure that workers smile this year; however, we must also acknowledge that all fingers are not equal,” Adeyemo said.