Thousands of public sector workers in Osun State are reportedly facing deepening hardship after going more than 12 months without receiving salaries or pension payments. Affected workers include teachers, nurses, healthcare personnel, local government staff, and retirees across the state’s 30 local government areas.
According to widely circulated reports on social media, over ₦130 billion in federal allocations meant for Osun’s local governments have remained frozen since March 2025. The freeze is said to be linked to an ongoing political and legal dispute over local government leadership, which has stalled the release of statutory funds.
Images shared online show distressed families and essential workers holding placards reading “1 Year No Salary,” highlighting the severe social and economic toll of the prolonged impasse. Many workers are reportedly struggling to meet basic needs such as food, healthcare, rent, and school fees, while retirees dependent on pensions are among the hardest hit.
Despite repeated appeals by labour groups and civil society organizations, the situation has persisted, raising concerns about governance, accountability, and workers’ welfare at the grassroots level. Observers warn that the continued non-payment of salaries could disrupt essential services, particularly education and healthcare, and further erode public trust.
Calls are growing for urgent intervention by the Federal Government of Nigeria, the judiciary, and relevant stakeholders to resolve the dispute, release the frozen allocations, and ensure immediate payment of outstanding salaries and pensions.
As of the time of reporting, affected workers and residents continue to await concrete action that would bring relief and restore normalcy to local government administration in Osun State.
