Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has unveiled a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing strike at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, while also assuring residents of plans to begin reconstruction of inner roads in the town.
The governor made the announcements on Tuesday during a meeting with professional bodies at the hospital, where he engaged workers over their demands.
Addressing the gathering, Makinde pledged his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers while stressing the need to balance staff welfare with infrastructural development.
“You don’t have to beg us before we do what you want. Some of the challenges you raised have been noted. I thought some had been solved, but they came back, and we must take another go at them,” Makinde said.
Among the immediate interventions, the governor approved the constitution of a Governing Council for the hospital before the end of the week, an increase in monthly subvention by ₦35 million, and a stipend of ₦80,000 for 65 non-staff security personnel, who are to be integrated as ad-hoc workers.
Makinde also announced the payment of accumulated promotion arrears of ₦219 million, to be released in three installments between October and December 2025, as well as arrears of the new minimum wage covering January to August 2025, to be paid in three tranches within the same period.
On long-term measures, he promised that the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Annex in Oyo would be completed before his administration ends in 2027.
“There are major things recurring, and one of them is the Governing Council. Before the end of this week, you will have a Governing Council with a clear mandate and timeframe. We will support them, and you should also support them,” the governor said.
Makinde urged workers to recognise the government’s responsibility to ensure development for future generations.
“Yes, welfare is critical, but government must also manage resources to ensure liveability. We must stimulate economic activities so that people can lift themselves out of poverty. That’s why infrastructure is equally important,” he added.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the governor’s visit underscored his commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in the state.
The Acting Chief Medical Director, Professor Olawale Olakulehin, thanked Makinde for the interventions, describing him as “a listening governor and an embodiment of compassion.”
Representatives of professional bodies, including JOHESU, nurses, midwives, and students, also commended the governor while urging further improvements in welfare and hospital infrastructure.
Later in the day, Makinde visited the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, at his palace, where he disclosed that two contractors had been assigned to handle the reconstruction of Ogbomoso’s inner roads for speedy delivery.
The monarch praised the governor’s leadership and highlighted his many achievements. “You have done many things to move this state forward. We are happy with your style of governance, and it is clear the people are also happy with you,” the Soun said.
Makinde was accompanied by top officials, including Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, commissioners, aides, and members of the LAUTECH Governing Council.
