The Federal Government has blamed a technical hitch for the delay in the payment of February salaries to treasury-funded workers, announcing that disbursement had commenced nationwide. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation said it had started paying affected workers after resolving the issue that disrupted the schedule. “The Office explained that the delay in the payment of the February 2026 salaries was due to a technical hitch, and it has been tackled, and necessary measures have been put in place to prevent a recurrence.”The clarification followed concerns among federal workers over the late payment of their February salaries, which are typically credited before the end of the month. The OAGF also disclosed progress on outstanding wage awards, stating that part of the arrears had been cleared. The unions accused the government of withholding funds meant for workers, alleging that relevant agencies were prepared to process payments once the Ministry of Finance released the required funds.

Source: Punch March 02, 2026 17:35 UTC