FG targets mid-August for outstanding wage award payments
The Federal Government assures civil servants that outstanding N35,000 wage award payments will commence by mid-August, with promotion arrears also being p Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-mid-august-for-outstanding-wage-award-payments/
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to pay the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears to federal civil servants before mid-August, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The assurance was made by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, during a meeting with leaders of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, Trade Side, led by Kabiru Ado Minjibir.
The payment of outstanding promotion arrears is also being processed. The assurance was given amid concerns over delays in implementing workers' welfare agreements, including unpaid wage awards and promotion arrears. The minister stated that the necessary release for the payment of the outstanding wage award is being finalized, and he expressed confidence that eligible workers would begin receiving their payments before the middle of August.
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