The Federal Government has called on Civil Servants to trade with caution as there would be a delay in December Salary.
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan issued the advisory yesterday in a circular.
She said workers should make provisions for the Christmas celebrations from their November salary because of recurrent trends of shortfall in budgetary allocation and its attendant effect on the payment of salary in recent times across various MDAs.
The circular which was dated November 25, 2021, and addressed to all staff, Heads of Departments/units, and union leaders were titled:” Envisaged Delay in Payment of December 2021 Salary- a Cautionary Advice.” read:
“It is noteworthy that while it is important to issue this advice, staff are hereby assured that the center is doing everything within its capability to forestall unnecessary delays.
“The contents of this circular should be treated with the seriousness it deserves”
Meanwhile, sequel to notification by the government, there was panic amongst federal workers and personnel of security agencies yesterday.
A memo issued by the Federal Medical Center, Keffi, Nasarawa State, warned staff of an impending delay in the payment of December salaries.
Police spokesman, Mr. Frank Mba, a Commissioner of Police, speaking, said that the federal authorities gave assurances that the payment would be effected before the week runs out.
He said:
“We have been given assurances that the payment would be made before the end of the week.
“Relevant federal authorities gave us assurances that payment will be made this week”
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