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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has blamed a technical glitch at Zenith Bank Plc for the delay in payment of June 2025 salaries to some federal government employees.
In a statement issued on Friday, the OAGF said it is aware of widespread complaints from affected workers, particularly those whose salary accounts are domiciled with Zenith Bank.
According to the the statement signed by Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, “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.
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The Office expressed regret over the development, acknowledging the anxiety and inconvenience it has caused. It assured that urgent steps have been taken to resolve the problem and ensure reprocessing of all failed transactions.
“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 said.
According to the statement, the Office is working closely with service providers and relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt resolution, adding that “concrete steps have already been taken to isolate the problem” and restore normalcy.
The OAGF reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and efficiency in payroll operations, pledging to improve service delivery through ongoing engagement with stakeholders.
