The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the one-month wage award promised to public sector workers as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the ongoing economic hardship in the country.
Reliable sources have confirmed that workers in the Ministry of Transport have started receiving the wage award for the month of April. The payment has also begun dropping for employees in other key sectors, including the health sector, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the National Population Commission (NPC), among others.
This disbursement is part of the government’s temporary relief measures while negotiations continue over a new national minimum wage. Workers across various ministries and agencies are closely monitoring their bank accounts as the phased payment continues.
Meanwhile, there are strong indications that staff of federal tertiary institutions including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education may begin receiving the wage award from tomorrow, according to insider reports.
The development comes after prolonged delays and sustained pressure from labour unions and concerned stakeholders, who have repeatedly called on the government to fulfill its wage-related commitments.
Solid Star News will continue to monitor the situation and provide timely updates as more workers receive their payments across different sectors.
