Workers in polytechnics and colleges of education in Oyo State have announced plans to begin an indefinite strike on February 6, 2025.
This decision follows the state government’s delay in implementing the approved minimum wage for these institutions.
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the affected institutions, led by Dr. Kola Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan.
According to the committee, the failure to pay the new minimum wage has caused financial hardship for workers, despite the state government’s efforts to improve their welfare.
The committee noted that while other institutions like LAUTECH and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education have implemented the new wage, polytechnics and colleges of education have been left out.
This situation has worsened the economic challenges faced by workers, especially with the rising cost of living.
JAC has demanded the immediate payment of the new minimum wage for January 2025 and warned that if the issue is not resolved by February 5, workers will withdraw their services indefinitely.
The committee urged the relevant authorities to act quickly to avoid disruptions in academic activities.
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