The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has explained the recent delay in June 2025 salary payments, citing a technical issue that occurred during the processing phase.
According to a statement released on Friday by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations, the issue mainly affected federal employees whose salary accounts are held with Zenith Bank. The glitch came to light after numerous complaints were received from civil servants yet to receive their wages for the month.
The OAGF acknowledged the frustration the delay has caused and offered reassurances that corrective measures are underway. They are actively collaborating with service providers and relevant parties to ensure outstanding payments are promptly reprocessed.
Federal workers have been urged to remain patient as efforts are being made to avoid a repeat of this situation and to maintain the timely payment of salaries going forward.
Below is the full statement from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation:
CLARIFICATION ON FAILED JUNE 2025 SALARY PAYMENTS FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) wishes to inform the general public, particularly Federal Government employees, that 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.
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 wish 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.
The OAGF remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all payroll operations and is open to continuous engagement with stakeholders to ensure sustained improvements in our service delivery.
Your patience and understanding during this difficult time are highly appreciated.
Bawa MokwaDirector (Press and Public Relations)