Nigerians have been reacting to reports of possible delay in payment of Federal Government civil servants and military workers in May.
According to The Punch, this is because Ministries, Departments and Agencies are yet to get debit approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Earlier, some civil servants in separate interviews noted that their salaries for May 2023 had not been paid.
In a memo addressed to workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, the authority noted that the delay in the payment of workers was peculiar to all workers including the military and para-military.
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The memo signed by its acting General Manager, Administration, Oluwasola Awe partly reads, “This is to inform all staff that Management has uploaded salaries and is awaiting debit at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“However, FAAN have been advised that the payment of May 2023 salary would be delayed beyond the normal cycle due to glitches from the CBN’s portal.
“Please note that this situation is not peculiar to FAN alone as other MD’s including the Military and Paramilitary agencies are experiencing the same delay. Management appreciates your co-cooperation and understanding in this regard.”
Confirming the development, a source in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation said: “Yes, it is true. There is an order freezing accounts of MDAs from above. That’s why the CBN could not debit accounts and this delayed the payment of salaries.”
Reacting to the news, a tweep @anonymousmoood said: “Hit the ground running” done show una 48 hours later 😂
“Your salaries would be delayed until October”
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@OriCelina tweeted: “Jagaban has really hit the ground running. Fuel subsidy otilo. Delay in May salary.”
@OgechukwuChime also reacted to the development: “We are already praying for the salary to be delayed not denied on Jesus name.”
Meanwhile Ismail Aribidesi said they have been paid in Kwara State, stating: “We’ve collected salary here in kwara state since last week.”
@Mayorshio wrote: “Bala blue just hit the ground, he hasn’t started running yet.”