Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the upcoming August 15 election in Osun State, has pledged to bring back approximately 2,000 teachers and health workers who were let go from their positions if he emerges victorious at the polls.
In a statement released on Sunday from Lagos following a gathering with over 1,500 educators and 515 medical staff who lost their jobs in 2022 under the state government, Oyebamiji characterized their dismissal as unjust and lamentable. He pointed out that many had dedicated years of faithful service only to be terminated without receiving owed salaries, benefits, or any assurance of employment stability.
He argued that any administration genuinely focused on progress would never turn away trained professionals eager to contribute to the public sector. Oyebamiji emphasized that such terminations erode trust in the civil service apparatus and dampen motivation across the educational and healthcare fields.
The APC candidate assured those affected that his administration would make their reinstatement a top priority, alongside resolving unpaid salary arrears and overdue promotion entitlements.