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FG Give Reasons For Late Payment Of October Salaries

The Federal Government has revealed reasons for the delay in the payment of October salaries to some workers in the Federal Civil Service.

A statement on Monday issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said concrete steps have been taken to resolve the matter.

The statement was titled “FG explains delay in payment of October salary.”

Yemi-Esan explained that the delay was due to the conclusion of negotiation on the new minimum wage and its consequential adjustment.

“The shortfalls are to be paid from the lump sum already set aside in the budget for the minimum wage and its consequential adjustment.”

“The committee is expected to conclude its work by the end of this week so that salaries can be paid.” She said.

Commending the civil servants for their patience, the HoCSF reemphasized that she is in touch with the Director General, Budget Office, who assured that salaries will be paid by the end of this week.

Recall that some civil servants had besieged the Office of the HCSF on Monday to demand the payment of their salaries, amid the rumour making the rounds that the Federal Government is currently broke.

(NAN)