Gov Oshiomhole Approves 5% Pay Rise For Health Workers

Despite the inability of many states in the country to pay wages, with many owing salary arrears for up to five months, it is impressive to note that, Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has approved 5 per cent pay rise for health workers in the state, emphasizing that the wage increment is  for all health workers including laboratory technicians, nurses and  midwives.

He made this announcement when he received members of the Joint Health Sector Union  (JOHESU)

He said, “I asked you to come over because I know that two years ago,  we had a wage review based on certain criteria which you preferred to call 90 per cent but for me, that was what we were willing to pay and were  able to pay at that time. And I did say that when situation improves,  we would look at it and make some further upward adjustment.

“At that time, our main source of revenue which is oil was at about 60 dollars, 70 dollars, 80 dollars and today, it is hovering around 30 dollars per barrel but certainly under 40 dollars and nobody knows what it is going to be. However, I do recognise that for us to maintain our integrity in the eyes of our workers, when promises have been made in good faith, as much as possible, we should try to keep those promises.”