The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) against operating unapproved salary structures and allowances.
In a statement, Head of Press and Protocol Emmanuel Njoku noted the warning was prompted by concerns about some agencies’ lack of cooperation with the Commission Chairman, Maj.-Gen. Junaid Bindawa (Rtd) made this statement during a visit to the Accountant-General of the Federation.
Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi. He said the visit aims to strengthen collaboration between the Commission and the Office of the AGF to address challenges in public service salary administration.
Bindawa noted that some agencies have not cooperated with the Commission in implementing approved salaries.
He added that certain agencies continue to operate unapproved salary structures and allowances despite the Commission’s oversight.
“In light of this, I propose closer collaboration with your office to address these infractions, including notifying the OAGF of non-compliant agencies and seeking appropriate intervention or sanctions,” he said. Responding, Ogunjimi highlighted his office’s role as the Treasurer of the Federation, particularly in managing government receipts and withdrawals.
He stated that the OAGF oversees revenue generation across the public service and emphasised the need to verify agencies’ claims of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
He said such verification was important, particularly when agencies used IGR claims to support requests for salary reviews.
Ogunjimi expressed appreciation for the special allowance previously approved by the Commission for staff of his office.
He requested a review of the allowance to align it with those provided to staff in other government financial sector agencies.
The accountant-general assured the delegation of his office’s readiness to support the Commission in identifying and addressing salary administration irregularities. He welcomed the proposed collaboration and pledged professional assistance to the Commission when required.
The partnership is expected to strengthen the Commission’s efforts to address unauthorised salary practices and improve the verification of revenue claims during salary review requests.
It is also expected to promote a more data-driven and productivity-focused approach to salary administration.
