In a statement released on Monday, April 28, 2025, by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), it was confirmed that the arrears, covering five months, will be paid in equal monthly installments of N35,000. The first installment is scheduled to be disbursed immediately following the payment of April 2025 salaries.
Previously, the government had fulfilled payments for the initial five months of the wage award, introduced in September 2023 as a temporary measure to cushion the impact of economic adjustments on public servants. However, fiscal constraints led to delays in subsequent payments, prompting concerns among labor unions and civil servants.
The OAGF emphasized the government's commitment to honoring agreements related to staff remuneration and welfare, recognizing their critical role in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency across ministries, departments, and agencies.
This development is expected to ease tensions between the government and labor unions, who have been advocating for improved worker welfare amidst rising living costs. The phased payment plan reflects the government's efforts to balance fiscal responsibility with the need to support its workforce during ongoing economic reforms.
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