The Federal Government has attributed the delay in June 2025 salary payments for some federal civil servants to a technical network glitch during salary processing at Zenith Bank Plc. According to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), the glitch affected employees across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), particularly those with accounts at Zenith Bank.
The technical issue occurred during salary processing, causing a delay in the payment of salaries to affected workers. The problem primarily affected employees receiving their salaries through Zenith Bank, leaving them anxious and frustrated, especially given the importance of timely salary payments to their livelihoods and responsibilities.
In response to the issue, the OAGF has launched an investigation into the problem and is working closely with relevant service providers and stakeholders to resolve the issue. Concrete steps have been taken to isolate the issue, and arrangements are underway to reprocess the failed payments as quickly as possible. The government has assured that no effort will be spared in ensuring everyone receives their rightful salaries.
The OAGF has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the delay and urged affected workers to remain calm while the issue is being resolved. The government is committed to finding a solution and ensuring that salaries are paid to affected workers as soon as possible.
As the issue is being addressed, affected workers are advised to monitor communication from their MDAs for updates and contact their HR departments if salaries remain unpaid by the next processing window. The OAGF will continue to work with stakeholders to ensure sustained improvements in salary disbursement and payroll efficiency.
The delay in salary payments has highlighted the need for the government to review its payment systems and processes to prevent similar issues in the future. The government is expected to take steps to strengthen its payment systems and ensure that salaries are paid to workers in a timely manner.
In the meantime, affected workers are eagerly awaiting the resolution of the issue and the payment of their salaries. The government’s prompt response and efforts to resolve the issue have been welcomed by workers, who are hopeful that the problem will be resolved soon.
