Christmas Plans Disrupted For FG Workers Over Unpaid Salaries

Civil servants employed by the Federal Government are experiencing a subdued Christmas celebration due to delayed payment of their December 2024 salaries.

Checks reveal that many federal workers received their November salaries only in the second week of December.

EDITOR’S PICKS 

• Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes
• Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, Others This Festive Season
• Fatal Crash on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge; Four Rescued, Two Injured in Fadeyi Collision

EKO HOT BLOG gathers  from  sources within the civil service, that the delays stemmed from issues with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, compounded by challenges with a new payment platform.

Civil servants expressed frustration over the delays, with some highlighting the financial strain caused by late payments.

A civil servant, who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “I am not traveling for the holidays because I don’t have the money.

By the time we got our November salaries, many of us were already in debt. We thought things would improve in December, but that hasn’t been the case.”

Another civil servant lamented the rising cost of living, saying, “Payment of December salaries would help a lot with food and other expenses. Right now, it’s very tough for many of us.”

Responding to the grievances, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General, Mr. Bawa Mokwa, confirmed that payments began on Monday and attributed the delays to shortfalls in salary allocations to ministries. He explained that the implementation of the new minimum wage led to budgetary discrepancies, which have since been addressed.

Mokwa added that while salaries had been paid, the time it takes for funds to reflect in employees’ accounts varies by bank.

The delays highlight broader financial challenges facing the government, including increased personnel costs due to the new minimum wage.

In 2025, personnel expenses are projected to rise significantly, with N8.52 trillion allocated for salaries and pensions—a 59% increase from 2024.

Christmas Plans Disrupted For FG Workers Over Unpaid Salaries

With over half of the proposed N46.02 trillion 2025 budget earmarked for personnel and debt servicing, the financial strain on government resources remains evident.

FURTHER READING

• Bromate In Bread Linked To Cancer Risk For Nigerians – What You Should Know
• One Killed, Four Injured in Bus-Truck Collision on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge
• Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes

---

Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:

Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.

Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.

Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611