The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) on Friday explained that technical difficulties were responsible for the failure to disburse June 2025 salaries to some federal civil servants.
In a statement issued by OAGF spokesman, Bawa Mokwa, the agency acknowledged receiving numerous complaints from government employees particularly those whose salary accounts are held with Zenith Bank concerning unpaid wages for the month of June.
Following an internal investigation, the office traced the issue to a network malfunction that occurred during the salary processing phase at the bank.
“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.
Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, the OAGF apologized for the inconvenience caused and promised swift corrective action.
“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 emphasized that it was already working in close coordination with key service providers and relevant stakeholders to ensure the failed transactions are reprocessed as soon as possible.
“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.”
Mokwa added that concrete actions had been taken to isolate the technical fault and that salary payments would be completed shortly.
“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.”
In concluding the statement, the OAGF reiterated its dedication to efficient and transparent payroll operations and expressed willingness to continue engaging stakeholders for continuous improvements.
“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.”
