Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of the 13th-month salary bonus for 2025 to Oyo State workers. He made the announcement on Monday at the executive chamber of his office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, while inaugurating the governing board of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The governor said the 13th-month salary has been a tradition since he assumed office in 2019.
Makinde also revealed that outstanding salaries and minimum wage arrears owed to members of staff of LAUTECH had been cleared. He assured the public that his administration would soon address the ongoing strike by medical lecturers in the institution. According to him, the government is committed to restoring stability within the teaching hospital system.
He charged the newly inaugurated governing board to revamp the Oyo annexe of the teaching hospital within 12 months. Makinde promised full government support to ensure the facility becomes functional and meets the needs of residents. The board is chaired by Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, while Aderemi Adediji will serve as secretary. Other members include Gabriel Oyelade, Adebayo Taiwo, Agnes Isola, Kehinde Ayinde, Adebayo Olakulehin, Adenike Olugbenga-Bello and Oluwajoba Olayinka.
Speaking on behalf of the board, Mr Oyelaran-Oyeyinka thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve, saying the team is ready to support the state’s health goals. He stated that the board would introduce policies capable of transforming LAUTECH Teaching Hospital into a world-class health facility.
In September 2025, Makinde increased the monthly subvention to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso by ₦35 million to reduce operational pressure and improve staff welfare. During the same period, he approved an ₦80,000 monthly stipend for 65 non-staff security personnel, bringing them in as ad-hoc workers as part of efforts to settle arrears and resolve the strike affecting medical lecturers.
