Senator Solomon Adeola Commends Ogun State Workers and Applauds Government Wage Policies

Senator Solomon Adeola marks Workers' Day 2026 by praising Ogun workers and applauding Governor Abiodun for setting the state's minimum wage at N77,000.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 7:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from the Peoples Gazette

Recognition of the Ogun State Workforce

Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West and serving as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has issued a formal tribute to the workers of Ogun State to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day. In a statement released in Abeokuta on Friday, the lawmaker described the workforce as the primary engine behind the state's growth across critical sectors including education, healthcare, and industry. He specifically acknowledged the laborers in the industrial hubs of Agbara, Ewekoro, and Sagamu, as well as those in the civil service and agricultural sectors, for their continued dedication to national development.

Support for Federal and State Labor Policies

The senator utilized the occasion to express his approval of the labor policies initiated by both the federal and state governments. He pointed to the 2024 National Minimum Wage Amendment Act, which established a N70,000 minimum wage and implemented a mandatory three-year review cycle, as a significant gesture toward the Nigerian worker. Furthermore, Adeola praised Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration for its decision to set the state minimum wage at N77,000. According to the senator, this move to exceed the national benchmark demonstrates a proactive commitment to the welfare of state employees.

Economic Adjustments and Stabilization Efforts

Acknowledging the current economic climate, Senator Adeola commended workers for their patience during periods of necessary reform. He noted that federal measures, such as the suspension of certain duties and other stabilization policies, are intentionally designed to mitigate the impact of economic adjustments on working families. According to the lawmaker, these interventions are essential for ensuring that the transition toward a more stable economy does not place an undue burden on the average citizen. He emphasized that the goal of governance is to ensure that labor translates into tangible prosperity for every household.