FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15

Nigeria's Federal Government has directed that outstanding wage awards for federal civil servants be paid by August 15, averting a potential labor crisis. The decision follows a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC).

The breakthrough came just before a planned August 11 ultimatum from the JNPSNC regarding unresolved welfare issues. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, saw both parties agree to the payment of the two-month wage award. This averted a confrontation that could have led to industrial action.

While the immediate wage award issue is resolved, other pending matters remain. The government assured labor leaders that efforts would be made to facilitate the payment of a long-awaited 40% peculiar allowance through a supplementary budget. Additionally, the payment processes for promotion arrears, specifically for batches seven and nine, have reportedly been resolved.

Minister Oyedele emphasized the importance of continuous engagement with organized labor to maintain cordial working relationships and ensure timely resolution of workers' welfare concerns. Labor leaders, represented by Comrade Kabiru Ado, reaffirmed their commitment to protecting workers' interests and preventing national embarrassment to the government.

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