FG moves to pay contractors, settle wage arrears

Barbara Bako, Abuja.

The Federal Government has begun moves to clear outstanding payments owed to genuine contractors who delivered projects across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

This was disclosed by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) in a statement issued in Abuja.

The OAGF clarified that payments will only be made for contracts that followed due process and were executed in line with approved specifications.

“The Federal Government has records of contracts executed by MDAs and is meticulous in the payment for these contracts to guarantee value for money spent. Efforts are underway to pay for contracts duly awarded and completed according to specifications,” the statement read.

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The OAGF also gave an update on the N35,000 wage award, confirming that the government began settling the five-month arrears in May 2025.

“The Federal Government had commenced payment of the five months outstanding arrears in May 2025,” it stated.

According to the OAGF, the monthly payments will continue until all arrears are fully cleared.

“The payment of the wage award will continue every month until the arrears are exhausted,” it added.

The next tranche of the wage award will be paid after the June 2025 salary disbursement.

“The next payment of the N35,000 wage award will be done in June 2025 after payment of the June 2025 salary,” the OAGF confirmed.