The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has dismissed concerns over alleged salary shortfalls for federal workers in January and February 2025, clarifying that payments made were the standard salaries after the exhaustion of previous arrears.
In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, the OAGF explained that from October to December 2024, federal workers received additional payments due to outstanding arrears, including the minimum wage adjustment, salary increases, and wage awards. These extra payments temporarily increased salaries, causing some workers to mistake the return to normal pay in January 2025 as a reduction.
The Office also addressed reports of overpayments in December 2024, attributing them to a system error. It confirmed that deductions are ongoing to recover excess payments from affected workers.
On promotion arrears, the OAGF clarified that the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) is handling the vetting process, with six batches of payments already completed through the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).
Reassuring workers, the OAGF reiterated its commitment to transparency and accuracy in salary administration, urging those with concerns to use formal complaint channels for resolution.
