Okpebholo highlights labour’s role in Edo’s development
Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, emphasized that constructive dialogue with workers has been key to his administration’s development agenda. In his address at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, he reaffirmed his commitment to workers’ welfare and highlighted several initiatives. Okpebholo praised labour leaders for their cooperation and outlined achievements in employment, salary payments, and infrastructure. He also assured continued partnership with workers to foster progress in Edo State.
Key takeaways
- Monday Okpebholo said his administration increased the minimum wage to ₦75,000 and sustained prompt salary payments, including the 13th-month salary.
- The state government released ₦1bn each for salary arrears at Ambrose Alli University and for outstanding gratuities to retired local government pensioners.
- Over 10,000 workers have been employed, including 5,000 teachers, 1,300 healthcare workers, and 2,500 local vigilantes.
- A ₦1bn interest-free loan scheme was launched for traders, artisans, and entrepreneurs to boost economic activities.
- Okpebholo credited economic reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for enabling these achievements and reiterated ongoing collaboration with labour.
