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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STARTS PAYMENT OF N35,000 WAGE AWARD ARREARS TO CIVIL SERVANTS
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The Federal Government has commenced payment of the long-awaited N35,000 wage award arrears to civil servants, a move aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship on workers. According to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), the arrears will be paid in five monthly installments, amounting to a total of N175,000 per worker. Many employees have already received the first tranche of the payment, while others are expected to follow suit shortly. The OAGF has urged workers still awaiting payment to remain patient, assuring them that their entitlements are being processed. The wage award is a palliative measure introduced by the government following the removal of fuel subsidy. It will remain in effect pending the conclusion of a new national minimum wage agreement. The government has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling promises made to organized labour. The OAGF has also debunked reports claiming that the wage award was excluded from the 2025 Budget, stating that the Accountant General, Mr. Babatunde Ogunjimi, never made such a statement. The government remains committed to supporting its workers during this period of economic challenge.
