The Federal Government is set to pay the outstanding five months N35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers.

The total amount each employee gets besides monthly salary is N175,000.

The money will be paid in five installments of N35,000 monthly.

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation says the Federal Government had earlier paid five months wage award to federal government employees in instalments, adding that the outstanding arrears would be paid in instalments of N35,000 per month for five months.

The OAGF said the first instalment of the outstanding wage award arrears would be paid after the April 2025 salary.

The Office reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to fully implement all policies and agreements regarding staff remuneration and welfare to enhance productivity and efficiency.

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Federal Government Wage Award

The Wage Award by the Federal Government of Nigeria is a special allowance designed to cushion the economic impact of recent reforms, notably the removal of fuel subsidies and floating of the naira, which led to a significant rise in the cost of living.

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• In mid-2023, following the removal of petrol subsidies, there was a nationwide call by labour unions for wage adjustments to mitigate the economic strain on workers.
• To prevent strikes and maintain industrial harmony, the Federal Government approved a wage award of ₦35,000 monthly for federal workers.
• This was intended as a temporary relief measure while broader negotiations on a new national minimum wage were ongoing.

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Key Details of the Wage Award

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Payment Status

• First five months (October 2023 to February 2024): Already paid in staggered disbursements.
• Outstanding five months: Set to be paid starting after April 2025 salary, in monthly instalments of ₦35,000.

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Significance

• This wage award is part of the Federal Government’s broader social intervention strategy.
• It aims to enhance worker morale, maintain labour peace, and show good faith in ongoing wage structure reforms.

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Ongoing Developments

• A Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage is currently working on a new permanent wage structure.
• Labour unions have warned that further delays or partial implementation may trigger industrial actions.