Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of the 13th-month salary bonus for 2025 to workers in Oyo State, continuing a practice that has been in place since he assumed office in 2019. The announcement was made on Monday at his office in the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, during the inauguration of the Governing Board of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
In addition to the bonus, Makinde disclosed that outstanding salaries and minimum wage arrears owed to staff of LAUTECH would be settled promptly. The governor also assured that the state government was working to resolve the ongoing strike by the institution’s medical lecturers.
Makinde tasked the newly inaugurated governing board with revitalising the Oyo annexe of the teaching hospital within 12 months. He pledged the full support of the state government to ensure the facility becomes fully operational.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the board is chaired by Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, with Mr Aderemi Adediji serving as Secretary. Other members include Mr Gabriel Oyelade, Dr Adebayo Taiwo, Mrs Agnes Isola, Dr Kehinde Ayinde, Prof. Adebayo Olakulehin, Prof. Adenike Olugbenga-Bello, and Dr Oluwajoba Olayinka.
In his address, Prof. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve. He assured that the board would work in harmony with the government to implement policies aimed at transforming the teaching hospital into a world-class facility.
The governor emphasised that the payment of the 13th-month bonus is part of his administration’s commitment to rewarding workers and improving staff welfare across the state.
Makinde reiterated that the state government would continue to support strategic interventions in the health sector, ensuring that institutions like LAUTECH Teaching Hospital meet modern standards of service delivery and patient care.
The inauguration of the board and the announcement of financial commitments reflect the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen both healthcare infrastructure and staff welfare in Oyo State.
