Federal Workers Urge Finance Ministry to Pay Delayed Allowances, Promotion Arrears

Federal Workers Urge Finance Ministry to Pay Delayed Allowances, Promotion Arrears

Union representatives encourage quick dialogue and timely payments to ensure fair compensation and workplace peace across public agencies.

Civil service representatives across Nigeria have reached out to the Federal Ministry of Finance, requesting the swift release of delayed workplace benefits and overdue promotion pay.

Writing on behalf of public servants, Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council Secretary Olowoyo Gbenga reminded government officials that honoring pay agreements on time preserves mutual trust and maintains stable public offices.

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Earlier this year, authorities successfully released two months of wage awards following collaborative discussions in August. Nevertheless, two vital financial issues remain unresolved. First, workers are waiting for the full rollout of an approved 40 percent allowance that reflects the national ₦70,000 minimum wage standard.

Second, many employees who earned career promotions in Batches 7 and 9 have yet to receive their back pay due to administrative payment delays.

Because workplace morale directly affects public services that support all communities, union leaders urged the government to remove bureaucratic roadblocks quickly. They explained that fair, timely payments help staff members manage living costs and support their families.

By resolving these outstanding payments without delay, officials and employees can continue working together constructively to deliver reliable public services for everyone.

Federal Workers Urge Finance Ministry to Pay Delayed Allowances, Promotion Arrears