Key Points:
- Seyi Makinde hears a guard’s plea at LAUTECH. He raises pay from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000 at once.
- The talk holds at the hospital on 30 September. The guard says they suffer and lack due staff perks.
- An official says security runs through an outside firm. The firm charges ₦27,000 per guard, the room hears.
A brave guard spoke up as the governor came. He begged for fair pay for all guard staff. The room heard the hard facts in plain words. Makinde then chose to act right there today.
The visit was an open chat with staff and heads. It held at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Oyo State. The date was 30 September in the late morning. One guard took the mic and told his truth.
Guard’s plea moves the governor at hospital forum
He said they were not on the school’s staff roll. He added they missed staff perks and health cover. “We are in pain,” he said, “I have three kids.” “Please help us today,” he added with a plea.
Makinde asked him how much they earn each month. The guard said the pay stands at ₦18,800 only. The room went still as the words sank in. People turned to hear what would come next.
Makinde also drew eyes at the Olubadan coronation event. The city has held many big events this month. He keeps a full diary across the state this week. His stop at LAUTECH made the news for clear reasons.
Makinde orders new pay, ends outsourced security deal
A top hospital head stood up to add context. He said the guards work under an outside security firm. He said the firm gets ₦27,000 for each guard. That note drew fresh looks across the rows then.
Makinde gave a swift, clear order to the board. He made all 67 guards ad hoc staff from 1 October. Each will now earn ₦80,000 pay every month. He told the school to end the firm’s deal.
The change starts now and lifts many homes at once. The move sets a new bar for security guards’ salary. Elders will note this bold call in Oyo State. Locals still buzz over a coronation song row nearby.
The new pay starts from 1 October as stated. Ad hoc terms will guide work while plans stay clear. LAUTECH will now run guard posts with in-house rules. Oyo State watchers will track how the change holds
