FG Explains February 2026 Salary Payment Delays

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), addressed concerns regarding the delay in salary payments for February 2026. The delay was attributed to a shortfall in personnel cost allocations affecting several ministries and agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Steel Development and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council.

Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations at OAGF, clarified that the salary shortfall was a result of strict cash management policies. Furthermore, civil servants whose salaries are domiciled in Standard Chartered Bank faced difficulties accessing their payments due to the bank's policy requiring a minimum balance of seven million naira.

The OAGF assured that efforts are ongoing to resolve the salary payment issues promptly, emphasizing that federal workers had already been paid, but the situation remains a concern for those affected.