BY COBHAM NSA – The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has apologized for the delay in June 2025 salaries payment to some Federal Civil Servants, blaming the development on a technical network glitch at Zenith Bank Plc.
The Office admitted being aware of complaints by workers regarding the non-receipt of June 2025 salaries in some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) personnel, but assured that concrete steps have already been taken to isolate the problem and arrangements underway to reprocess the failed payments in the shortest possible time.
In a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, in Abuja on Friday, the OAGF further reassured that the “welfare of Federal Government employees remains a top priority of the Office.”
According to the statement, “The Office is currently working closely with the relevant service providers and stakeholders to ensure that the failed payments are reprocessed without further delay”, adding; “We appeal to all affected staff of the Federal Public Service to remain calm and rest assured that no effort will be spared in ensuring everyone receives their rightful salaries.”
Offering an explanation on the unfortunate development, the statement said; “Upon investigation, it was discovered that the salary payments for employees across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) were affected due to a technical network glitch during the processing of salaries at the bank.
“The OAGF understands the anxiety and frustration this situation has caused, particularly given the importance of timely salary payments to the livelihoods and responsibilities of our valued public servants.
“We deeply regret the inconvenience this unfortunate incident has caused and wishes to assure all affected employees that immediate steps have been taken to resolve the issue.”
“The OAGF remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all payroll operations and are open to continuous engagement with stakeholders to ensure sustained improvements in our service delivery”, the statement said.
Importantly, the OAGF commended the affected workers for their good nature, saying; “Your patience and understanding during this difficult time are highly appreciated”.
