Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that his monthly salary as the state governor is N650,000.

He, therefore, declared his readiness to tackle poor remuneration in the state’s civil service.

Makinde made this declaration while addressing the newly sworn-in Commissioners in the state as he reiterated his commitment towards finding a lasting solution to the issue of poor remuneration in the civil service.

He maintained that poor remuneration packages could be counterproductive to anti-corruption initiatives.

The Governor stated that under his leadership, it would not be business as usual, as he would do everything possible to ensure that workers in the state were not exposed to the temptations of corruption.

He said, “We do have challenges and I can give you an example of the kind of issues that we are faced with. When I was on the podium being sworn-in, I announced that I was donating my salary to the pension board. I actually thought my salary was going to be like N3 or N4 million monthly but when I came in here, I discovered that my salary is only six hundred and fifty naira (N650,000) monthly, which is less than two thousand dollars ($2,000). And then, I have a budget of over five hundred million dollars.

“How can somebody earning $24,000 a year preside over a five hundred million dollar budget? The temptation is just too high.

“When I was growing up, anytime I saw permanent secretaries and top civil servants, all around with their entourage, jeeps, Land cruisers, I thought they were making it big because I was driving Peugeot or Toyota Camry.

“But when I came in here, the salary of Permanent Secretaries is under N500,000 per month; in such an environment where you have contractors coming with big temptations. The expectation is just too great and high. But the good news is, we will find a solution to this. It’s going to business unusual in Oyo State.”

He charged all the new Commissioners in the state to key into his vision and manifesto of accelerated development of Oyo State, adding that the administration would conduct business in an unusual manner that would change the narrative about governance in the state.

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Makinde declares N650,000 as salary is not enough, promises to address poor remuneration

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has promised to find solution to poor remuneration in the state civil service.


Makinde, who declared his readiness to tackle the workers poor remuneration, asserted that poor remuneration was dangerous to anti-graft campaigns of any serious government.


A statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, quoted Makinde as making the assertions while addressing members of his cabinet.


He noted that poor remuneration packages could be counterproductive to anti-corruption initiatives of his government if not addressed.


He, therefore, reiterated his commitment to finding a lasting solution to the issue of poor remuneration in the civil service.
The governor stated that it would not be business as usual under his leadership, as he would do everything possible to ensure that workers in the state were not exposed to the temptations of corruption.


” We do have challenges and I can give you an example of the kind of issues that we are faced with.


”When I was on the podium being sworn-in, I announced that I was donating my salary to the pension board. I actually thought my salary was going to be like N3 million or N4 million monthly.


” But when I came in here, I discovered that my salary is only N650, 000 monthly, which is less than $2,000.


”And then, I have a budget of $500,000,000.
”How can somebody earning $24,000 a year preside over a $500,000,000 budget?

The temptation is just too high.
”When I was growing up, anytime I saw permanent secretaries and top civil servants, all around with their entourage, jeeps, Land cruisers,etc, I thought they were making it big, because I was driving Peugeot or Toyota Camry.
”But when I came in here, I discovered that the salary of Permanent Secretaries is under N500,000 per month; in such an environment where you have contractors coming with big temptations.


” The expectation is just too high, but the good news is, we will find a solution to this, it is not going to be business as usual in Oyo State, ” Makinde said
He further charged all the new commissioners in the state to key into his vision and manifesto of accelerated development of the state.


He stressed that his administration would conduct business in an unusual manner that would change the narrative about governance in the state.

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Makinde lead others follow

phemy36:


Makinde lead others follow

Yes, Makinde is leading Ibadan while other Ibadan villagers follow. I am from Ogun, Makinde is not leading Ogun. I am based in Lagos, Makinde is not leading Lagos.

lilytender:


Yes, Makinde is leading Ibadan while other Ibadan villagers follow. I am from Ogun, Makinde is not leading Ogun. I am based in Lagos, Makinde is not leading Lagos.

See his mouth, face the reality son

Why not tell us the rubber stamped amount... Billions of what?

Politicians will always remain politicians

I think the salary structure is made by the FG, how is he going to do it.

mideji:
I think the salary structure is made by the FG, how is he going to do it.

Each state makes up their own salary structure.
FG is only I charge of federal workers salaries.
That’s why some governors are insisting they’re not paying the 30k minimum wage

helinues:
Why not tell us the rubber stamped amount... Billions of what?

Politicians will always remain politicians

Maybe you should read again and this time read carefully in between the lines.

Temptation temptation and temptation, From MAKINDE expression it's clear he has made up his mind to finish OYO state treasury.

With the way this guy is going with wonderful masses orientation project..... He might be assassinated

yarimo:
Temptation temptation and temptation, From MAKINDE expression it's clear he has made up his mind to finish OYO state treasury.

Bros face your Sai Baba nonsense and stop puting mouth in Oyo matter

That might be the basic salary, but definitely not the total package. Only a mad man would expect someone to earn such an amount as governor

Lol

Even if you pay a public worker #1million per month, he/she must find a way to "augment" it. As in, it's a Nigerian thing. Just few are contented with the salary

All these are unnecessary , we want to see changes , good roads, electricity, good standard of living and employment opportunities, facilities etc

Very good.

But when I came in here, the salary of Permanent Secretaries is under N500,000 per month; in such an environment where you have contractors coming with big temptations. The expectation is just too great and high. But the good news is, we will find a solution to this. It’s going to business unusual in Oyo State.”

How much salary will now be enough for them not to steal or engage in corruption. M10 million per month

BlackfireX:
With the way this guy is going with wonderful masses orientation project..... He might be assassinated

goodluck trying that

E BE LIKE THIS MAKINDE GO MAKE SENSE LAS LAS AS GOV UNLIKE THE KEROSINE SHARING MAN

Glory be to God

This man is quite different. Hopefully he continues like this. Great man

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We need people of integrity and vision, people who are ready to serve there people irrespective of the political party they find themselves.

We need leaders who will be accountable to there state and people not constituted authority rulers.

Long live Governor Seyi Makinde

Long live Oyo State

Long live Nigeria

I just laugh...
As a politician, tell him to tell us how many percent is his S S Square?.
Many things Nigerians don't know.

Hahaha.
That's his daily feeding money

If he matches words with actions, he might go far in politics. I like his style of governance. I am only encumbered by the precedent of Seriake Dickson who started on the same note but derailed along the way.