The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has attributed the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries for some federal civil servants to a technical malfunction, particularly affecting those whose salary accounts are with Zenith Bank.
In a statement released on Friday, OAGF spokesman Bawa Mokwa acknowledged receiving complaints from public sector employees who had yet to receive their monthly wages. He said a swift investigation was launched following the outcry, revealing that the issue stemmed from a network failure during the bank’s salary processing phase.
“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 statement read.
The OAGF noted that it is actively working in collaboration with relevant service providers and stakeholders to rectify the issue and ensure the reprocessing of all affected payments. While the exact number of impacted workers was not disclosed, Mokwa emphasized that those whose accounts are domiciled with Zenith Bank are the most affected.
“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,” he said.
Mokwa acknowledged the stress and uncertainty the situation has caused, especially considering the crucial role timely salary payments play in sustaining livelihoods and meeting family responsibilities.
He added that concrete measures are already underway to isolate and correct the problem, with the goal of ensuring that salary reprocessing occurs without any additional delay.
“The welfare of federal government employees remains a top priority of this office,” Mokwa stressed. “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 OAGF also reaffirmed its commitment to the core principles of transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of the federal payroll system. The office said it remains open to dialogue with stakeholders and continues to seek improvements in its service delivery, especially concerning payroll management and disbursement processes.
Friday’s development highlights ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s public financial management system and raises fresh questions about the reliability of third-party service providers involved in salary payments. However, the federal government’s quick acknowledgment and promise of swift action suggest a determination to resolve the issue before it escalates into a broader crisis.
See the full statement below:
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 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.
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.
Your patience and understanding during this difficult time are highly appreciated.
Bawa Mokwa
Director (Press and Public Relations)
What you should know
June salary delays for some federal civil servants were caused by a technical glitch linked to Zenith Bank. The Accountant General’s Office says reprocessing is underway and has promised that no affected worker will be left unpaid.
