The Federal Government has given reasons for the delay in
the payment of October salaries to some civil servants.
Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the
Federation (HoCSF), in a statement issued by Mrs. Olawunmi Ogunmosunle,
Director of Information, Office of the HoCSF, assured that necessary steps have
been taken to resolve the matter.
Yemi-Esan said the delay was due to the fact that the 2020 budget
was passed before the conclusion of negotiation on the new Minimum Wage and its
consequential adjustment.
She further explained that a lump sum was provided in the
2020 budget for minimum wage and its consequential adjustment.
The HoCSF also disclosed that a committee, made up of
representatives of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National
Planning, the Budget office and the Office of the Accountant General of the
Federation, had been set up to determine the shortfalls of Ministries, Extra-Ministerial
Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
“The shortfalls are
to be paid from the lump sum already set aside in the budget for the minimum
wage and its consequential adjustment.
“The committee is expected to conclude its work by the end
of this week so that salaries can be paid,” she said.
She also commended civil servants for their patience, the
HoCSF adding that she is in touch with the Director-General, Budget Office, who
assured that salaries will be paid by the end of this week, NAN reports.
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