Oyo 2027: APC Governorship Hopeful, AKK, Honoured as PCRC Life Patron; Pledges Western-Standard Salaries During Courtesy Visit to First Female ACP in Eruwa..

Oyo 2027: APC Governorship Hopeful, AKK, Honoured as PCRC Life Patron; Pledges Western-Standard Salaries During Courtesy Visit to First Female ACP in Eruwa..

I was deeply honoured to be conferred with the title of Life Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Eruwa District, in recognition of my commitment to security collaboration and community-based policing in Oyo State.

This honour strengthens my resolve to continue building positive and productive relationships with our security personnel. I firmly believe that effective governance begins with strong cooperation between government and law enforcement agencies.

Following the conferment, I paid a courtesy visit to the first female Assistant Commissioner of Police in Eruwa. The visit was both symbolic and strategic, reflecting my administration’s future priority to elevate security standards and improve personnel welfare across the state.

During the engagement, I made it clear that our police officers and government workers deserve far better remuneration than they currently receive. A ₦60,000 minimum monthly wage is nothing to write home about. It does not reflect the dedication, risks, and responsibilities that workers shoulder daily.

In developed Western systems, the wage gap between skilled and non-skilled workers is often determined more by hours worked and responsibilities rather than extreme disparities. There should not be an excessive gap between political office holders and civil servants. If Nigerian politicians are expected to earn higher and sufficient salaries, then government workers equally deserve dignified and competitive pay.

As I explained in my book, Our Realistic Tomorrow, salary restructuring and worker motivation are central pillars of my governance blueprint. In places like New South Wales and at the federal level in Australia, there is no extreme disparity between my earnings and those of leaders such as the NSW Premier or even the Prime Minister. That kind of system promotes fairness, accountability, and reduces corruption incentives.

I am confident that Oyo State can become a model for progressive governance, not only for other states but for Nigeria as a whole. I have adequately planned sustainable strategies for revenue generation that will enable us to review workers’ salaries to Western standards without destabilising the state’s finances.

When elected Governor in 2027, I will ensure our security personnel and civil servants are valued, respected, and properly remunerated. A motivated workforce is the foundation of a secure and prosperous Oyo State.

~ Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK)

Oyo State APC Gubernatorial Aspirant

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Saturday, February 21 2026.