Federal civil servants are to receive five months' arrears of the N35,000 wage awards agreed upon between the Federal Government and organized Labour, for the period the New Minimum Wage was ongoing.
It was part of the palliative measures introduced by the government to cushion the effects of economic reforms, particularly following the removal of fuel subsidies and other fiscal adjustments.
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), in a statement, said that arrangements have been concluded to settle the outstanding payments.
OAGF Director of Press and Public Relations Bawa Mokwa added that five months of the wage award had earlier been paid to eligible workers in installments.
It noted, however, that arrears for an additional five months remain outstanding and that these will now be paid in installments of N35,000 per month, over five months.
“The wage award arrears would not be paid with the April 2025 salary; it will come immediately after the salary is paid”.
The OAGF also restated the government’s commitment to implementing all policies and agreements relating to staff remuneration and welfare.
