OAGF explains delay in June 2025 salaries

Barbara Bako, Abuja

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has provided clarification on the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to some federal government employees, attributing the disruption to a technical issue at a commercial bank.…

In a press release issued Friday, the OAGF said it is “aware of the recent complaints regarding the non-receipt of June 2025 salaries by some personnel especially those whose accounts are domiciled with Zenith Bank Plc.”

The office explained that investigations revealed the issue was caused by “a technical network glitch during the processing of salaries at the bank,” which affected staff across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

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Acknowledging the impact of the delay, the OAGF said: “We understand 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 wish to assure all affected employees that immediate steps have been taken to resolve the issue, ” the OAGF added.

According to the statement signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, the OAGF is “currently working closely with the relevant service providers and stakeholders to ensure that the failed payments are reprocessed without further delay.”

“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,” the statement added.

It further noted that “concrete steps have already been taken to isolate the problem and arrangements are underway to reprocess the failed payments in the shortest possible time.”

Reaffirming its commitment to workers’ welfare, the OAGF said: “The welfare of Federal Government employees remains a top priority of the Office.”

“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. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.