By Peter Omopo
Osogbo, May 1, 2025 — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the release of N4 billion for the payment of retirement benefits to public servants who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
The announcement was made on Thursday during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Osogbo, where organised labour leaders presented new demands to the governor, including requests for car and housing loans to cushion economic hardships.
Governor Adeleke, addressing workers and union representatives at the event, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of workers and retirees, highlighting it as a central pillar of his five-point governance agenda.
“In all we do, we care for workers and pensioners,” the governor said. “I have just approved, through the Office of the Head of Service, the payment of bonds for retirees under the contributory pension scheme worth over N4 billion across the state and local governments.”
He also disclosed the approval of the 2025 promotion exercise for eligible public servants, including local government staff, as part of ongoing efforts to boost morale and reward productivity in the civil service.
The state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Christopher Arapasopo, and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Abimbola Fasasi, lauded the governor’s efforts and pledged continued support for his administration and possible re-election bid.
Thursday’s event marked a significant moment in the state’s Workers’ Day celebration, as Adeleke positioned himself as a labour-friendly governor amid growing national concerns over workers’ welfare and the rising cost of living.
