Some federal agencies operating unapproved salary structures — Commission

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has expressed concerns over some federal agencies operating unapproved salary structures and allowances. The commission, led by its chairman Major General Junaidu Bindawa, warned that this practice undermines established remuneration guidelines in the public service. Bindawa noted that certain agencies were refusing to cooperate with the commission's oversight activities, making it difficult to ensure compliance with approved salary arrangements.

He emphasized the need for stronger collaboration with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to address these irregularities and seek appropriate corrective measures. The OAGF's Shamseldeen Ogunjimi acknowledged the importance of collaboration and pledged professional support in addressing the issues raised by the commission.

This development comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu's order for a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s payroll systems and agencies, aimed at uncovering payroll irregularities and strengthening accountability in public expenditure.