Makinde Raises LAUTECH Security Guards’ Salary from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000 After Public Appeal
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a significant increase in the monthly salary of security guards at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, raising their pay from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000.
Public Appeal Sparked Change
The decision followed a bold intervention by one of the university’s security guards during a public meeting, where he openly expressed concerns about their meagre wages. The guard’s courage drew applause from attendees and prompted the governor to respond on the spot.
Makinde’s Swift Response
Governor Makinde, who has previously been praised for prioritising workers’ welfare, assured the guard and his colleagues that their grievances would be addressed immediately. True to his word, he announced the four-fold increase in their monthly salary, describing it as a move to uphold dignity and fairness in labour.
Broader Implications for Workers’ Welfare
The development has been widely welcomed by staff and students of LAUTECH, with many hailing the governor’s gesture as a model for other leaders to emulate. Observers note that the move could set a precedent for improved welfare in similar institutions across Nigeria.
Governor Makinde has consistently positioned his administration as worker-friendly, emphasising fair pay, better working conditions, and infrastructural development in Oyo State’s tertiary institutions.
Akahi News gathered that this latest decision further cements his reputation for listening to grassroots concerns and acting decisively.
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