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Makinde increases pay for LAUTECH hospital cleaners

punchng.com · 16 October 2026

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde raised the monthly salaries of cleaners at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, from N15,000 to N80,000.

Makinde announced the increase after meeting with the cleaners during a visit to the hospital and responding to their request for better pay. The new salary aligns with the national minimum wage, according to a statement from his media office.

Makinde also asked striking hospital workers to end their strike and engage in dialogue with his administration so the government could address their concerns. He stated his belief that solutions require communication and collaboration. The Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, praised Makinde’s support for the health sector and said the government intends to resolve the issues causing repeated strikes.

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