The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the long-awaited 35,000 Naira wage award arrears to its employees, fulfilling a key part of its commitment to support workers amid prevailing economic challenges.
In a statement disclosed by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the arrears are being paid in five instalments of 35,000 Naira each, amounting to a total of 175,000 Naira per beneficiary in line with the government’s assurance to organised labour and public service employees.
The OAGF urged patience from workers who have not yet received their arrears, assuring that the payroll system is actively processing all outstanding entitlements.
Recall that the wage award was introduced by the Federal Government as part of palliative measures to cushion the impact of recent subsidy removal and associated economic reforms.