Governor Makinde Visits LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Pledges Better Welfare For Workers

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has promised improved welfare for workers of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, following a visit to the facility on Tuesday.

In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page Tuesday evening, the governor said he met with health workers to listen to their grievances and has committed to addressing key issues affecting the tertiary hospital.

“Today, we visited the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso to meet with health workers. After listening to their grievances, I committed to tackling the issues raised,” he wrote.

Makinde assured that a Governing Council would be constituted “by the end of this week” to provide institutional direction for the hospital. He further announced an upward review of the hospital’s monthly subvention, alongside a new ₦80,000 monthly stipend for 65 non-staff security personnel. He said the workers would also be integrated into the hospital’s system as ad-hoc staff.

On infrastructure, the governor promised to complete the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Annex in Oyo town before the end of his administration.

He also disclosed plans to settle outstanding entitlements. According to him, promotion arrears covering 2018–2024 would be paid in three instalments from October to December 2025. Similarly, arrears for the new minimum wage between January and August 2025 would also be cleared within the same period.

Makinde noted that “some of the other issues raised will be addressed by the Governing Council once they are in place.”

While in Ogbomoso, the governor and his entourage paid homage to the Soun of Ogbomoso lans, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III. He thanked the monarch for the warm welcome during the visit and hinted at upcoming infrastructure projects in the ancient town.

“During our visit, I informed Kabiyesi that we are looking to commence work on feeder roads in Ogbomoso within the next 6 weeks. We also intend to fix some feeder roads in Oyo Zone before the end of our administration,” Governor Makinde stated.