“The delay was caused by salary shortfalls recorded in the personnel cost allocations of the affected MDAs,” the statement read. “The Office of the Accountant-General has communicated with the affected MDAs to liaise with the Cash Management Office of the Federal Ministry of Finance to resolve the issue of the salary shortfalls,” the statement added. “The delay in salary payment for the affected organisations was strictly due to these shortfalls, confirming that salaries for other federal workers had already been paid,” the statement noted. However, the salaries of the affected workers had been paid to the bank,” the statement said. The OAGF assured workers affected by the delays that efforts were ongoing to resolve the issues and ensure that the outstanding salaries are paid promptly.

Source: Punch March 09, 2026 15:38 UTC