Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, bounced back to normal life on Wednesday as Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa cleared the outstanding three months’ salary arrears of the institution’s workers.
Also, he confirmed the appointment of the Rector, Dr. Simeon Olorunwa Adegun, who has been on the seat in acting capacity since October 2024, a situation that had been crippling development at the institution.
Besides, the Governor approved the constitution of a committee to review the implementation of the new minimum wage at the state owned institution.
The move reportedly followed engagements with management and labour unions over harmonization of payment schedules for the staff of the institution.
A statement on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the five-member Committee is headed by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Olaolu Akindolire.
Other members of the committee are: Dr. Wunmi Ilawole, Mr. Olaleye Phillips, Mr. Asonja Oluwole Festus, and Mr. Abiodun Ogunduboye.
According to the statement, “The committee is expected to liaise with the Polytechnic’s management, the unions and relevant state agencies to audit payroll data, reconcile implementation gaps, and recommend a sustainable payment structure.”
It added, “Governor Aiyedatiwa has restated his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and to keeping state-owned tertiary institutions functional.”
Speaking on the issue, the Commissioner for Education, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, noted that resolving the salary issues was necessary to stabilize the institution and restore confidence among academic and non-academic staff.
