Pay Our Outstanding Three-Month Wage Award and Promotion Arrears – Workers Urge President Tinubu

Federal workers across Nigeria, operating under the umbrella of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF), have called on the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fulfill its promise by paying the pending three-month wage award owed to civil servants.

In a statement officially signed by the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, the group expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the disbursement of these payments. The workers emphasized that despite multiple assurances from the government, their wage award arrears and promotion arrears remain unpaid, causing financial hardship and frustration among federal employees nationwide.

According to the Forum, the delay has placed many civil servants under immense financial pressure, especially at a time when inflation and the rising cost of living have severely eroded purchasing power. The statement urged the Tinubu-led administration to demonstrate sincerity by promptly fulfilling its promise, ensuring that federal workers receive their deserved entitlements.

The FWF further reminded the government that the three-month wage award was introduced to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidies and other economic reforms that have impacted the livelihoods of Nigerian workers. However, the continuous delay in payment, they said, contradicts the spirit of the policy and undermines workers’ morale across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Comrade Emelieze also noted that the forum has been patient and understanding with the administration but warned that the patience of Nigerian workers is wearing thin. He stated that the Federal Workers Forum might be forced to consider stronger actions if the government continues to neglect their demands.

The Forum’s statement concluded with an appeal to President Tinubu to prioritize the welfare of federal workers, adding that fulfilling these obligations will not only restore trust but also strengthen industrial harmony across the country.