The State Assembly has taken the first step toward increasing the salaries of political office holders, as a bill proposing the raise successfully scaled its first and second readings during Tuesday’s plenary session.
The bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to further amend the Remuneration Package of
Political Office Holders in Oyo State Law 2001″ was introduced by Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin (Ogomoso South), Leader of the House
The Bill aims to revise the existing salary structure for elected and appointed officials, citing inflation, economic realities, and the need to attract and retain competent leadership as key reasons for the proposed adjustments.
During the plenary session, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, highlighted the growing financial demands on public officials, arguing that the current remuneration does not adequately reflect the cost of living or the responsibilities they shoulder.
The bill is currently undergoing its second reading where lawmakers are debating its merits more extensively.
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