Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate issues surrounding the unpaid salaries of staff at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, RUGIPO, Owo.
The workers had recently staged a peaceful protest within the polytechnic premises, demanding the payment of their outstanding salaries and the full implementation of the national minimum wage.
During a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr Olamide Oladiji, the panel was given a two-week deadline to do a thorough investigation and report its findings.
The lawmaker, representing Akure South Constituency 2, Mr Steven Abitogun, would serve as chairman of the investigative committee.
The lawmakers expressed concern that RUGIPO appeared to be the only state-owned institution frequently plagued by salary issues, despite having similar funding structures to other institutions.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State assembly commenced a four-week working recess from Friday, 11th April to 15th May, 2025, to allow lawmakers attend to pressing issues within their constituencies and also observe the Easter celebration.
Radio Nigeria/Deborah Ige
Unpaid RUGIPO Salaries: ODHA Raises Investigative Committee
