The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has apologized to federal civil servants over the delay in payment of their June salaries, attributing the problem to to a technical network glitch during the processing of salaries at the bank.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Office, Bawa Mokwa, admitted that the Office was 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.
Mokwa stated that 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 salary payment processes at the bank.
According to the Director, 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.
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He stated: “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 Office 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.
“Concrete steps have already been taken to isolate the problem and arrangements are underway to reprocess the failed payments in the shortest possible time. The welfare of Federal Government employees remains a top priority of the Office”, Mokwa added.
He assured all federal civil servants of the Office’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all payroll operations, adding that the Office is open to continuous engagement with stakeholders to ensure sustained improvements in our service delivery.
Mokwa maintained that the affected workers’ patience and understanding during this difficult time were highly appreciated.
